NFSS Launches Major Recruitment Drive Amid Forest Threats

The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS), which operates under the supervision of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, is currently conducting one of the largest paramilitary recruitment drives in Nigeria's history. The NFSS, headquartered in Abuja, employs over 50,000 personnel.

It was officially renamed from the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) in late 2024. The article provides salary estimates for various ranks within the NFSS, indicating that entry-level patrolmen and forest guard recruits earn around ₦50,000 per month, while senior command tiers, such as the Chief Commandant General, can earn ₦500,000 or more monthly.

Actual salaries vary significantly based on state-level budgetary allocations. The service includes the National Forest Guard Special Squad, which is trained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with other security agencies.