Full Salary Breakdown for Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services – 2025 CDCFIB

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) is a federal body responsible for overseeing human resource management for four paramilitary agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior. These agencies include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS).

The Board is responsible for the recruitment, training, promotion, and welfare of officers across these agencies. All salaries and allowances are determined under the Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS).

Functions of CDCFIB

The CDCFIB ensures uniformity and transparency in managing personnel for the paramilitary agencies under its jurisdiction. Its core functions include:

• Recruitment and selection of officers
• Promotion and posting
• Staff training and capacity development
• Implementation of welfare and compensation policies

CDCFIB Headquarters and Board Salary Structure (2025)

Position / Rank	Monthly Salary (₦)	Annual Salary (₦)
Executive Secretary (Head of CDCFIB)	2,800,000 – 3,200,000	33,600,000 – 38,400,000
Director (Administration / Finance / Operations)	1,800,000 – 2,200,000	21,600,000 – 26,400,000
Deputy Director	1,300,000 – 1,600,000	15,600,000 – 19,200,000
Assistant Director	950,000 – 1,200,000	11,400,000 – 14,400,000
Principal Officer	700,000 – 850,000	8,400,000 – 10,200,000
Senior Officer	500,000 – 650,000	6,000,000 – 7,800,000
Administrative Officer	350,000 – 450,000	4,200,000 – 5,400,000
Entry-Level Staff / Assistant	120,000 – 145,000	1,440,000 – 1,740,000

Federal Fire Service (FFS) Salary Structure – 2025

Rank / Level	Monthly Salary (₦)	Annual Salary (₦)
Fire Assistant	120,000 – 145,000	1,440,000 – 1,740,000
Fire Officer	150,000 – 180,000	1,800,000 – 2,160,000
Senior Fire Officer	200,000 – 250,000	2,400,000 – 3,000,000
Principal Fire Officer	260,000 – 320,000	3,120,000 – 3,840,000
Assistant Chief Fire Officer	350,000 – 420,000	4,200,000 – 5,040,000
Chief Fire Officer	450,000 – 550,000	5,400,000 – 6,600,000
Assistant Controller	600,000 – 750,000	7,200,000 – 9,000,000
Controller	800,000 – 1,000,000	9,600,000 – 12,000,000
Deputy Controller General	1,200,000 – 1,500,000	14,400,000 – 18,000,000
Controller General	2,000,000+	24,000,000+

Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Salary Structure – 2025

Rank / Level	Monthly Salary (₦)	Annual Salary (₦)
Correctional Assistant	120,000 – 145,000	1,440,000 – 1,740,000
Correctional Officer	150,000 – 180,000	1,800,000 – 2,160,000
Senior Correctional Officer	200,000 – 250,000	2,400,000 – 3,000,000
Principal Correctional Officer	260,000 – 320,000	3,120,000 – 3,840,000
Assistant Superintendent	350,000 – 420,000	4,200,000 – 5,040,000
Superintendent	450,000 – 550,000	5,400,000 – 6,600,000
Chief Superintendent	600,000 – 700,000	7,200,000 – 8,400,000
Assistant Controller	800,000 – 950,000	9,600,000 – 11,400,000
Controller	1,000,000 – 1,300,000	12,000,000 – 15,600,000
Deputy Controller General	1,500,000 – 1,800,000	18,000,000 – 21,600,000
Controller General	2,500,000+	30,000,000+

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Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Salary Structure – 2025

Rank / Level	Monthly Salary (₦)	Annual Salary (₦)
Immigration Assistant	120,000 – 145,000	1,440,000 – 1,740,000
Immigration Officer II	150,000 – 180,000	1,800,000 – 2,160,000
Immigration Officer I	200,000 – 250,000	2,400,000 – 3,000,000
Senior Immigration Officer	260,000 – 320,000	3,120,000 – 3,840,000
Principal Immigration Officer	350,000 – 420,000	4,200,000 – 5,040,000
Assistant Chief Immigration Officer	450,000 – 550,000	5,400,000 – 6,600,000
Chief Immigration Officer	600,000 – 700,000	7,200,000 – 8,400,000
Assistant Comptroller	800,000 – 950,000	9,600,000 – 11,400,000
Deputy Comptroller	1,000,000 – 1,300,000	12,000,000 – 15,600,000
Comptroller	1,500,000 – 1,800,000	18,000,000 – 21,600,000
Deputy Comptroller General	2,000,000 – 2,400,000	24,000,000 – 28,800,000
Comptroller General	3,000,000+	36,000,000+

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Salary Structure – 2025

Rank / Level	Monthly Salary (₦)	Annual Salary (₦)
Civil Defence Assistant	120,000 – 145,000	1,440,000 – 1,740,000
Civil Defence Officer II	150,000 – 180,000	1,800,000 – 2,160,000
Civil Defence Officer I	200,000 – 250,000	2,400,000 – 3,000,000
Senior Officer	260,000 – 320,000	3,120,000 – 3,840,000
Principal Officer	350,000 – 420,000	4,200,000 – 5,040,000
Assistant Commandant	450,000 – 550,000	5,400,000 – 6,600,000
Chief Commandant	600,000 – 700,000	7,200,000 – 8,400,000
Assistant Commandant General	800,000 – 950,000	9,600,000 – 11,400,000
Deputy Commandant General	1,200,000 – 1,500,000	14,400,000 – 18,000,000
Commandant General	2,000,000 – 2,500,000+	24,000,000 – 30,000,000+

Allowances and Welfare Benefits (2025–2026)

All personnel under CDCFIB are entitled to allowances and benefits based on rank, years of service, and duty location. These include:

• Housing allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Transport allowance
• Medical allowance
• Utility allowance
• Hardship allowance
• Risk and duty allowance
• Meal subsidy
• Leave allowance

Salary Progression Factors

Salary progression across CDCFIB agencies depends on:

• Promotion and rank advancement
• Educational qualification and training
• Years of service
• Work performance and discipline
• Posting location

Summary

The 2025 CDCFIB salary structure establishes a standardized pay system for officers serving in the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services, including personnel at the Board headquarters.

Entry-level salaries begin from ₦120,000 to ₦145,000 monthly, while senior command positions earn up to ₦3,000,000 and above per month. All payments follow the Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS) framework approved by the Federal Government.