The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the postponement of the portal activation for shortlisted candidates scheduled to participate in the next phase of its recruitment exercise, Okay News reports.
The update was contained in a public announcement signed by Maj. Gen. A. M. Jibril (Rtd.), Secretary to the Board, and released on Monday, 1 December 2025.
According to the statement, the portal, originally expected to open on 1 December 2025, will now go live “as soon as possible.”
The Board explained that the adjustment was necessary to ensure a smooth transition into the physical screening and document verification stage.
Shortlisted applicants have been advised to monitor the official recruitment website, “recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng”, for further updates on the revised opening date.
The statement read: “The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the postponement of the opening of the portal for shortlisted candidates to attend physical screening and document verification.”
It continued: “The portal, which was initially scheduled to open on 1st December 2025, will now be open as soon possible. Shortlisted candidates are advised to check the official recruitment portal, ‘recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng’ for updates on the new opening date.”
The Board also apologised for any inconvenience caused, expressing gratitude for the patience and continued interest of applicants.
“The CDCFIB apologizes for any inconvenience caused and appreciates the interest of applicants in the recruitment exercise. Further announcements will be made on the official portal and social media handles,” the statement added.
