The Federal Government has announced that online recruitment into four key paramilitary agencies will commence on Monday, July 14, 2025.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this announcement in a statement on X following a recent board meeting that outlined major reforms across the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
“Considered its recruitment process into the four (4) Services as well as in the Board Secretariat for which online applications would commence from Monday 14th of July 2025,” Tunji-Ojo announced.
The recruitment drive comes as part of broader institutional reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s paramilitary services and addressing staffing needs across the four agencies.
Alongside the recruitment announcement, the federal government has also approved the promotion of 95 top management officers across the four paramilitary agencies, signaling a comprehensive approach to human resource development.
“Approved promotion of Ninety-Five (95) top management officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),” the minister stated.
The board also approved the timeline for the 2025 Promotion Exercise, which will begin in August and conclude in November 2025, providing a clear roadmap for career advancement within the services.
“Considered and approved the timeline for 2025 Promotion Exercise, which would commence in August and terminate in November 2025,” Tunji-Ojo added.
As part of the ongoing reforms, the board resolved to form a committee to develop a harmonised scheme of service for all four agencies to streamline career progression and institutional structure.
“Consideration, and approval to constitute committee to develop a harmonised Scheme of Service for the four services,” the minister explained.
The board meeting also addressed disciplinary matters, with 224 officers from the NCoS, NIS, FFS, and NSCDC facing disciplinary action for various offences.
“Considered and took decision on Two Hundred and Twenty-Four (224) disciplinary cases of erring officers across the four services,” Tunji-Ojo stated.
