The federal government has announced a significant policy shift in the recruitment guidelines for the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services, designating 35% of recruitment slots for women.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this update at the end of the Board meeting of the mentioned services in Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo stated that the decision to allocate 35% of recruitment slots to women aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
The new guidelines will apply to the ongoing recruitment into the Federal Fire Service and emphasize professionalism, gender mainstreaming, and adherence to Federal Character principles.
During the briefing, the minister emphasized the holistic modernization of operations in the Nigeria Immigration Service, covering training, recruitment, promotion, professionalism, capacity building, and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies.
Tunji-Ojo announced the Board’s approval of the review of recruitment and promotion guidelines for all four services under the Ministry of Interior.
He urged interested applicants to be cautious of scammers, emphasizing that any request for payment in exchange for recruitment into the agencies is a scam.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, provided further details on the modernization efforts within the Immigration Service.
She highlighted a focus on capacity building, specialization along professional lines, and ensuring that promotion is based on merit rather than rewarding redundancy. The Services are expected to release timelines for recruitment in due course.
The minister also warned against fraudulent activities related to recruitment, affirming that the government is aware of scammers and will take appropriate action against them.
