Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board Recruitment Portal Closes After Receiving Nearly 2 Million Applications

Abuja, Nigeria – The official recruitment portal for the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has officially closed after recording an unprecedented 1,909,220 applications nationwide.

This recruitment drive, which attracted candidates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, demonstrates a strong nationwide interest in serving in key national security and public safety agencies. According to the Board, the process is now moving into the shortlisting phase, with candidates advised to monitor official communication channels for updates.

State-by-State Application Analysis

The application figures reveal significant variations in participation across states, highlighting regions with the highest and lowest applicant turnout.

Top Five States by Number of Applicants:

1. Kogi – 116,054
2. Kaduna – 114,434
3. Benue – 110,411
4. Kano – 89,308
5. Niger – 79,462

At the other end of the spectrum, Bayelsa (11,659), Lagos (14,213), and Rivers (22,186) recorded the lowest application numbers, suggesting possible differences in awareness campaigns, population distribution, or employment interest patterns in these regions.

Full Nationwide Application Overview

State	Applications	State	Applications	State	Applications
Kogi	116,054	Kaduna	114,434	Benue	110,411
Kano	89,308	Niger	79,462	Kwara	78,390
Katsina	76,748	Nasarawa	76,508	Adamawa	68,253
Oyo	67,161	Plateau	63,321	Osun	62,306
Borno	56,860	Ondo	53,886	Akwa Ibom	52,402
Bauchi	52,029	Imo	48,236	Taraba	45,128
Gombe	44,966	Jigawa	44,382	Ogun	42,041
Enugu	41,211	Yobe	38,095	Kebbi	34,555
Edo	33,536	Anambra	32,884	Ekiti	32,656
Cross River	32,147	Abia	31,655	Sokoto	31,108
FCT	30,274	Zamfara	29,239	Delta	27,936
Ebonyi	23,580	Rivers	22,186	Lagos	14,213
Bayelsa	11,659

What Happens Next?

The CDCFIB has confirmed that shortlisting will commence shortly, and only qualified applicants will proceed to the next stage of recruitment. This stage will include aptitude tests, document verification, and possibly physical assessments, depending on the role applied for.

Official Advice to Applicants:

• Monitor your email inbox and SMS regularly for official communication.
• Avoid unofficial sources and misinformation circulating on social media.
• Check the official recruitment portal periodically for announcements.

Why This Recruitment Attracted Massive Interest

Security, correctional, fire, and immigration services in Nigeria are critical pillars in national stability and public safety. With rising unemployment and an increased focus on securing livelihoods, positions within these agencies are highly sought after due to:

• Stable career paths and benefits
• Opportunities to serve the nation directly
• Structured promotion and pension systems

Expert View: Digital Recruitment Trends in Nigeria

Industry analysts note that large-scale online recruitment like this signals a shift toward digital-first government hiring processes.
By centralizing applications on a single portal, the CDCFIB has streamlined candidate management, reduced fraud risks, and improved data analysis for equitable shortlisting. However, the sheer application volume will require robust automated screening systems to ensure efficiency.

Conclusion

The closure of the 2025 CDCFIB recruitment portal marks the beginning of a rigorous selection process to fill essential national service positions. With nearly two million Nigerians expressing interest, the competition will be intense, and only those who meet the required standards will advance.

For updates, applicants should visit the official Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board recruitment portal.