The Federal Government has slated Monday, July 14, 2025, for the opening of its online recruitment portal for four major paramilitary agencies in the country. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released via his official X handle following a high-level board meeting.

According to the minister, the recruitment process will cut across the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The exercise is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at enhancing operational capacity and bridging manpower gaps within the services.

“The board has approved the commencement of online applications into the four services and the Board Secretariat. Applications will begin on Monday, July 14, 2025,” Tunji-Ojo stated.

In addition to the recruitment drive, the government has also approved the promotion of 95 senior officers across the four agencies. This move signals a renewed commitment to professional development and human resource advancement within the paramilitary sector.

“The promotion of ninety-five top management officers from the NCoS, NIS, FFS, and NSCDC has been approved,” the minister confirmed.

Further decisions taken at the board meeting include the adoption of a definitive timeline for the 2025 promotion exercise. The promotion process will officially begin in August and conclude by November 2025.

“A clear schedule for the 2025 Promotion Exercise has been approved. It will run from August through November,” Tunji-Ojo noted.

As part of efforts to create synergy and improve efficiency across the services, the board also resolved to establish a harmonised scheme of service. A committee will be constituted to develop the new framework, which is expected to standardise career progression, job roles, and institutional structures across all four agencies.

“The board has given approval for the formation of a committee to draft a harmonised scheme of service for the four paramilitary institutions,” the minister added.

In a related development, disciplinary actions were taken against erring officers. A total of 224 disciplinary cases involving personnel from the NCoS, NIS, FFS, and NSCDC were reviewed, with appropriate decisions reached.

“Disciplinary cases involving 224 officers across the four services were carefully considered, and necessary actions have been taken,” he concluded.

This sweeping round of reforms marks a significant step in repositioning Nigeria’s paramilitary services for greater professionalism, accountability, and operational readiness.