Federal Government Reopens 2025 Recruitment Process for Nigerians
- The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially resumed its 2025 recruitment drive into the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB)
- After a temporary pause due to high application traffic, the CDCFIB portal will reopen on Monday, July 21, 2025, allowing applicants to complete pending submissions
- Officials confirmed the application process remains entirely free and emphasised their commitment to a transparent and equitable selection system
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially resumed its 2025 recruitment exercise into the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), following a temporary suspension due to overwhelming application traffic.
According to an official update from the CDCFIB, the recruitment portal will be reopened on Monday, 21st July 2025. Applicants who previously began their applications were advised to retrieve and complete their submissions on the reopened system.
Source: Facebook
The Board announced, “Kindly be informed that applicants who have successfully initiated their applications are advised to retrieve their applications and complete their applications they have initiated.”
Officials clarified that the brief interruption in the submission process had been caused by the high volume of applications received. It became necessary to upgrade the system to accommodate all applicants effectively.
The statement added, “We sincerely apologize for the interruption in the application submission process. Due to the high volume of applications, it was necessary to enhance the system to ensure it can accommodate all applicants, thereby facilitating a seamless, transparent, and equitable recruitment process.”
CDCFIB application guidelines remain free for all applicants
In its message, the CDCFIB emphasised that “THIS APPLICATION IS ABSOLUTELY FREE AT ALL STAGE” and discouraged any form of payment for participation in the recruitment.
Interested applicants have been directed to visit the recruitment portal at https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng starting 21st July 2025 to finalise their submissions.
This latest update is expected to reassure applicants and ensure a smoother, more equitable selection process across Nigeria’s civil defence and paramilitary services.
Source: Facebook
About CDCFIB
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is a federal body in Nigeria responsible for overseeing recruitment and administrative matters across four key paramilitary agencies: the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Immigration Service.
Established to ensure transparency, merit-based selection, and operational efficiency, CDCFIB plays a vital role in strengthening national security and public safety.
The Board manages recruitment exercises, promotions, and disciplinary actions, while upholding standards of professionalism and integrity. Its recruitment process is entirely free and conducted through the official portal at recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng.
Civil service as FG begins workforce audit
Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government of Nigeria has confirmed plans to carry out a personnel audit and skills gap analysis of the civil service. This is at the core of plans to build a 21st-century workforce that can drive a technology driven government.
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, disclosed this in Abuja while declaring open the strategic study tour for Heads of Civil Service of the 36 states and the FCT.
Mrs. Walson-Jack revealed that the skills gap analysis had already commenced in two states—Borno and Katsina—and would eventually be extended to other states and the FCT. She noted that it was crucial to help the government identify the skills lacking in its workforce and actively consider them in future recruitments.
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Source: Legit.ng
