Job Alert: FG Announces New Date To Begin Recruitment for Immigration, Fire Service, 2 Others

• The National Orientation Agency has announced the date to begin recruitment into NIS, NSCDC, NFS, and NCS
• Qualified candidates are to apply via the officially provided link and check the Ministry of Interior's website for guidelines and requirements
• The government urged applicants to beware of scammers, emphasising that the process is free, transparent, and merit-based

FCT, Abuja - The National Orientation Agency has officially announced a new round of job recruitment into four key public service agencies under the Ministry of Interior.

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Wednesday, June 25, announced that it adjusted its recruitment schedule.

As announced by the Interior Ministry, the exercise will commence on Monday, 14th July.

The CDCFIB announced in a statement that its recruitment portal, which was previously scheduled to open in June 2025, will now open on Monday, July 14, 2025.

A statement released via X by the National Orientation Agency noted that the agencies included in the recruitment drive are the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).

The recruitment is aimed at strengthening the country’s internal security and service delivery through the engagement of qualified and dedicated personnel.

Application to be done online

According to the Ministry, interested and qualified applicants are to submit their applications through the official recruitment portal: http://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.

"Interested and qualified candidates are to register through http://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng and are also advised to visit the Ministry of Interior website for further information on the application process, requirements, and other relevant details," the statement read.

During an exercise like this, applicants are usually advised to be vigilant and cautious of falling victim to fraudsters during the process.

The recruitment exercise presents a significant opportunity for thousands of Nigerian youths seeking careers in public service.

Applicants are advised to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and submit their forms before the portal closes.

Further updates and deadlines are expected to be announced via the Ministry’s official communication channels.

What to know about recruiting agencies

Federal Fire Service

The FFS in Nigeria is the principal agency responsible for fire prevention, mitigation, and extinction, as well as other related emergency services.

Established by an Act of Parliament, it operates under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Interior and is headed by a controller-general.

The FFS also has a mandate for regulating state and private fire services, promoting fire safety education, and coordinating national emergencies.

Nigerian Correctional Service

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), is a government agency of Nigeria that operates prisons.

The agency is headquartered in Abuja, and it is under the supervision of the ministry of the interior.

The name was changed from the Nigerian Prisons Service to the Nigerian Correctional Service by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on August 15, 2019, after signing the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019 into law.

Nigeria Immigration Service

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is a government agency responsible for the country's border security and migration management. It was established by the Act of Parliament in 1963.

In 2015, the 1963 Act was repealed and replaced with the Immigration Act 2015, which positions the service with the legal instrument to combat the Smuggling of migrants (SOM) in Nigeria.

The Nigeria Immigration Service is a paramilitary agency under the ministry of interior, and it is considered a critical member of the National Security Architecture of Nigeria.

NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is a paramilitary agency in Nigeria, established in 1967 and formally recognised by an Act of Parliament in 2003.

The Corps is tasked with protecting lives and properties in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), as well as safeguarding critical national infrastructure.

The NSCDC plays a vital role in crisis management, disaster response, and security enforcement.

In-demand man shares perfect CV format

Legit.ng previously reported that a man had gone viral on social media after showing off a new CV style that worked for him.

According to the young man, he had been submitting several resumes to different companies for jobs with no response.

Surprisingly, he began to get several offers after changing his CV to a particular format, which he shared on TikTok.

Source: Legit.ng