CDCFIB Approves 27,624 Promotions in Paramilitary Services
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 27,624 personnel across four paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior. Major General A.M.
Jibril (retd.), the Secretary to the Board, announced this decision following the Board’s second meeting for 2026 in Abuja. The promotions aim to improve staff morale, address delays, and enhance operational effectiveness, fulfilling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment.
The breakdown includes 17,343 personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), 4,601 from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), 4,097 from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and 1,583 from the Federal Fire Service (FFS). Additionally, the Board resolved 228 disciplinary cases involving personnel across these services, implementing various disciplinary measures to strengthen accountability and professionalism.
Jibril emphasized the importance of discipline in maintaining effective paramilitary institutions.
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