# Nigeria CDCFIB paramilitary recruitment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-cdcfib-paramilitary-recruitment
> Updated: 2026-08-21T14:11:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is conducting a nationwide recruitment exercise for Nigeria’s four paramilitary services: the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

During the process, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior dismissed a fraudulent press release that falsely claimed the recruitment had been postponed until after the 2027 general elections due to funding constraints. The Ministry clarified that the document was unauthorized and that the recruitment remains ongoing.

As the exercise enters its final stages, the CDCFIB announced it expects to conclude the process within four weeks. The board stated it will not rush the selection to ensure adherence to principles of justice, merit, and operational requirements.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: CDCFIB to conclude paramilitary recruitment within four weeks

The CDCFIB expects to complete recruitment for Nigeria’s four paramilitary services within four weeks, emphasizing a fair and merit-based selection process.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cdcfib-to-conclude-paramilitary-recruitment-within-four-weeks

### 2026-08-13: Nigeria Ministry of Interior debunks fake CDCFIB recruitment postponement

Nigeria's Ministry of Interior has debunked a fake notice claiming that CDCFIB paramilitary recruitment has been postponed until after the 2027 general elections, confirming the process is ongoing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-ministry-of-interior-debunks-fake-cdcfib-recruitment-postponement

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