The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has disowned an online publication on recruitment into the Nigeria Immigration Service.
This is contained in a statement by the board’s Secretary, Ja’afaru Ahmed, on Monday in Abuja.
Ahmed stated that the board was only currently carrying out recruitment in the Federal Fire Service and not with NIS as claimed by the online publication.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to inform the general public that the board is currently carrying out a recruitment process in the FFS only.
“It will commence the next stage of the exercise in August and will conclude the same before the end of September,” he said.
Recall that the Federal Government stated on Sunday that the next stage of the recruitment exercise for the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Federal Fire Service would begin in August.
Ahmed in a statement added that the Board would conclude the recruitment exercise, which was billed to end on June 15, 2024, will now end before the end of September.
Ahmed said: “The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board wishes to inform the general public that it will commence the next stage of the recruitment exercise in August, and will conclude the exercise before the end of September 2024.” He announced that all shortlisted candidates would be duly notified of the next stage of the recruitment exercise through their contact details.
However, the Secretary apologized for the inability to complete the exercise as scheduled earlier due to manpower audits carried out by Services under the Board.
He added, “The board wishes to apologise for failing to complete the process by 15th June 2024, as earlier intended.
“This is due to a nationwide manpower audit exercise carried out in the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, which was just recently concluded.
“All shortlisted candidates will be duly notified of the next stage through their phone numbers and email addresses.”
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[…] The need for a robust and well-staffed Nigeria Immigration Service remains paramount for national se…. However, the current freeze on recruitment creates a sense of uncertainty that impacts not only the aspirations of young Nigerians seeking a career in service to their nation, but also the overall effectiveness of the agency itself. Addressing the reasons behind the freeze, providing transparent communication, and exploring alternative solutions are crucial steps towards ensuring the continued strength of the NIS and the fulfillment of the dreams of those who seek to serve within its ranks. […]