In an astonishing update on the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disclosed that a total of 573,519 applications were received within just a week of opening its recruitment portal. This overwhelming number far exceeds the 3,927 vacancies available, underscoring the high demand for jobs in the country.
The recruitment exercise, which aims to fill various positions within the service, was approved last week by the Federal Government. Minister of Finance, Mr. Olawale Edun, announced that the recruitment would address critical gaps and enhance trade facilitation, a core mandate of the NCS.
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Recruitment Breakdown: Positions and Application Statistics
The National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, provided a detailed breakdown of the applications received:
- General Duty (Superintendent Cadre)
- Total Applications: 249,218
- Qualification: HNDs and university degrees.
- Support Staff (Superintendent Cadre)
- Total Applications: 27,722
- Qualification: HNDs and university degrees.
- General Duty (Inspector Cadre)
- Total Applications: 115,634
- Qualification: National Certificate of Education (NCE) or National Diploma (ND).
- Support Staff (Inspector Cadre)
- Total Applications: 12,952
- Customs Assistants
- General Duty Applications: 153,593
- Support Staff Applications: 14,400
- Qualification: Secondary school certificates (with or without Mathematics and English).
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A Seamless and Thorough Process
Speaking on the recruitment process, Maiwada described it as both transparent and efficient. He emphasized that applicants were categorized based on their qualifications and that the positions span both general duty and support roles.
The NCS remains committed to ensuring that only the most qualified candidates will fill these positions to strengthen the service and contribute to its mission of facilitating trade, combating smuggling, and enhancing revenue generation.
The Way Forward
With such a large volume of applications, the NCS will undergo a rigorous selection process to identify the best candidates. This process will involve multiple stages, including verification of credentials, physical fitness tests, and interviews.
Candidates who applied are advised to keep an eye on official NCS communication channels for updates regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.
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Why the Massive Interest?
The extraordinary number of applications reflects the increasing demand for stable employment opportunities in Nigeria. Government positions like those in the NCS are particularly attractive due to their perceived job security, benefits, and career progression opportunities.
Final Thoughts
The 2024/2025 recruitment exercise is a testament to the high level of interest in contributing to the Nigeria Customs Service’s mission. As the NCS begins its selection process, applicants are urged to remain patient and vigilant against fraudulent activities.
For continuous updates on the recruitment process, including shortlisted candidates and test schedules, stay connected with reliable news sources and the official NCS website.
Source: Punch Newspaper
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