Federal Fire Service Recruitment: FG Release Important Update for All Applicants

• The federal government has sent a message to all applicants in the ongoing fire service recruitment
• The federal fire service urged candidates to prepare physically and mentally for shortlisting, advising them to prioritise good health, food, and rest
• The service also appreciated public engagement on its verified platforms, particularly X (Twitter), while reiterating that updates would only come through its official handles

The federal government has issued a fresh update on the ongoing fire service recruitment exercise.

This the government cautioned applicants against paying money to scammers posing as recruitment agents.

In a notice released through the official X page of the Fire Service on Thursday, August 28, applicants were reminded that all authentic information regarding recruitment into agencies under the Ministry of Interior would only be disseminated through the official platforms.

“Don’t pay anyone at ANY stage of the recruitment process. Be patient, updates will come ONLY through our official pages,” the statemnent said.

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Official channels for fire service recruitment

The Federal Fire Service also reiterated that candidates should rely solely on its verified communication channels.

“All genuine recruitment info for agencies under the Ministry of Interior will ONLY be on CDCFIBNg (official page),” the statement read.

It further directed applicants to follow the service’s verified handles:

X (Twitter): @Fedfireng

Facebook: Federal Fire Service

FG urges applicants to prepare for shortlisting

Beyond cautioning against fraudsters, the federal government also advised prospective applicants to take care of their health and readiness before the shortlisting phase begins.

In a message to applicants aspiring to become fire officers, the CDCFIB advised:

“Eat well—hunger is not part of the training syllabus. Take care of your health; we need fit firefighters, not fainting champions. Sleep adequately—counting fire trucks is better than counting sheep.”

Public engagement acknowledged

The Federal Fire Service also extended appreciation to Nigerians engaging with its official platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter).

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“Shout out to everyone engaging with us on X. May your hustle pay!” the agency noted.

FG begins workforce audit, skills gap analysis

Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government of Nigeria confirmed plans to carry out a personnel audit and skills gap analysis of the civil service. According to several media outlets, 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.

Source: Legit.ng