BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Recruitment of 30,150 Into Immigration, NSCDC, Others (Full Details)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel into various paramilitary agencies across the country, in what is seen as a significant move to address unemployment and strengthen internal security operations.

TJ News Nigeria gathered that the approval was confirmed by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Ja’afaru Ahmed, during a briefing on Tuesday.

Breakdown of the Recruitment Exercise

According to the CDCFIB, the breakdown of the approved recruitment is as follows:

• Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): 10,000 personnel

• Federal Fire Service (FFS): 10,000 personnel

• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): 5,000 personnel

• Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): 5,150 personnel

• CDCFIB Secretariat Staff: 209 personnel

This brings the total number of approved recruitments to 30,150 across the various agencies.

Recruitment Process Yet to Commence

While the recruitment approval has been secured, TJ News Nigeria reports that the actual recruitment process has not yet commenced. The CDCFIB explained that the Board is currently seeking a waiver to reduce the standard six-week recruitment advertisement period to three weeks to expedite the recruitment exercise.

Once the necessary approval is obtained, the official recruitment announcement will be made via national newspapers and verified official websites. Nigerians have been strongly advised to disregard unverified recruitment advertisements, especially those circulated through random websites, blogs, or social media platforms.

Warning Against Recruitment Scams

The CDCFIB has also issued a stern warning to the public to beware of fraudsters who may exploit the recruitment announcement to defraud unsuspecting applicants. The Board emphasized that:

• No payment is required at any stage of the application process.

• All official announcements will be made on recognized media platforms.

• Personal data should only be submitted via authorized portals.

“Applicants must exercise caution and avoid unofficial websites or agents. The recruitment process will be conducted in a transparent manner, and under no circumstances will applicants be required to pay for forms or placement,” the Board said in its official communication.

Why the Recruitment Matters

The mass recruitment drive is part of President Tinubu’s broader effort to tackle Nigeria’s pressing unemployment challenges while also boosting the capacity of paramilitary agencies responsible for border control, firefighting, correctional services, and internal security.

With insecurity remaining a major concern across various regions, the injection of thousands of new personnel into these critical services is expected to support national security objectives.

Recruitment Summary at a Glance

Agency	Number of Recruits
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)	10,000
Federal Fire Service (FFS)	10,000
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)	5,000
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS)	5,150
CDCFIB Secretariat Staff	209
Total	30,150

 

TJ News Nigeria learned that once all approvals are secured, full application guidelines, eligibility criteria, and deadlines will be made public.

The recruitment drive aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing youth empowerment, security enhancement, and institutional capacity building.

Applicants and the general public are urged to stay tuned to official announcements only to avoid falling prey to unscrupulous elements exploiting the recruitment process for personal gain.

 

TJ News Nigeria will be the first to inform you once the official Job portal is opened for applications.