The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the reopening of its recruitment portal, following a temporary suspension caused by technical issues.
The board had earlier halted the ongoing recruitment process for the four paramilitary agencies under its supervision after the portal experienced significant glitches. In an update issued on Monday, the CDCFIB confirmed that the portal has now been restored to full functionality and apologised for the disruptions encountered by applicants.
“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,” the statement reads.
The board explained that the shutdown was essential to upgrade its systems to handle the overwhelming number of applications and to ensure a smoother and fairer experience for all candidates. Applicants who had previously initiated their applications are now advised to revisit the portal and complete the process.
“Visit our portal address from the 21st July 2025 https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng,” the board stated.
The CDCFIB also reassured the public of its commitment to a merit-based recruitment process and praised the enthusiasm of Nigerians seeking to serve the country through its security and emergency response agencies.
“We appreciate the enthusiasm and interest of young Nigerians to serve their country through these vital agencies and are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process,” it said.
Addressing complaints about local government areas missing from the selection menu on the portal, the board confirmed that corrective action is underway.
“While some candidates are unable to proceed with applications resulting from missing or unlisted local government areas, CDCFIB assures that immediate action is currently being taken to rectify and make fresh inclusions into the portal for them,” the statement added.
