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Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board celebrates with the Muslim Ummah and salute our gallant personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Correctional Service, Federal Fire Service & Nigeria Immigration Service for their sacrifice to keep Nigeria safe.

May this Eid strengthen our faith, unity, and commitment to service.

Eid Mubarak!

A M Jibril
Maj Gen. (Rtd)
Secretary to the Board

CDCFIB HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ ENGAGEMENT WITH NYCN ON CREDIBLE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj Gen A M Jibrin (Rtd), on Monday, 25th May 2026, engaged members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in a one-day stakeholders’ engagement aimed at sensitizing Nigerian youths on the recruitment processes into the four services under the Board’s supervision.

The engagement, which forms part of the present administration’s policy on transparency, inclusiveness, and youth participation, provided an avenue for meaningful interaction between the Board and youth representatives across the country.

Speaking during the session, the Secretary to the Board emphasized the commitment of the Board to ensuring a credible, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process into the:

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

Nigerian Correctional Service

Federal Fire Service

Nigeria Immigration Service

He noted that the sensitization programme was designed to educate Nigerian youths on the official recruitment procedures, application requirements, and the importance of avoiding fraudulent activities and misinformation during recruitment exercises.

The programme featured an interactive session where participants asked questions and received clarifications on issues relating to recruitment processes, eligibility criteria, transparency mechanisms, and equal opportunities for all qualified Nigerians.

Members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria commended the Board for the initiative and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage directly with the management of the board.

The Board reaffirmed its dedication to sustaining stakeholder engagement and strengthening public trust through openness and accountability in all its activities.

Signed:
Okeh Juliet
Head, Press, and Public Relations
For: Secretary to the Board

Happy Workers’ Day to the Gallant Men and Women of the Interior Family!

Happy 44th Birthday to the Chairman CDCFIB and Honourable Minister of Interior Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

CDCFIB COMMENCES FIRST BATCH OF 2026 PROMOTION EXERCISE FOR SENIOR OFFICERS

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has commenced the first batch of the 2026 promotion exercise for officers on the ranks of Deputy Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants and Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants.

The Secretary to the Board, Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd), urged officers participating in the promotion examination to conduct themselves in an orderly and disciplined manner, stressing the need to avoid all forms of examination malpractice that could jeopardize their chances of promotion.

Major General Jibrin made this known during the commencement of the exercise held at the Army Resource Centre, Asokoro District, Abuja.

He stated that the essence of the promotion examination is to enhance the capacity of serving officers and strengthen their effectiveness for improved service delivery across the four services under the Board.

The Secretary further emphasized that the exercise is aimed at ensuring that only qualified and competent officers are elevated to higher ranks, in line with the Board’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and excellence.

Present at the event were officers from the Board as well as senior officials from the four paramilitary services under the Board’s supervision.

Okeh Juliet
Head of Press and Public Relations
CDCFIB

CDCFIB COMMENCES 4-DAY SENSITIZATION TRAINING ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Civil Defence Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has commenced a four-day sensitization training on the Performance Management System (PMS) aimed at enhancing effective service delivery within the Board Secretariat.

The Ag. Director, Appointments and Promotion, declared the ceremony open on behalf of the Secretary to the Board, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (Rtd), on Thursday, 12th March 2026, at the Board Conference Room, Old Federal Secretariat, Area 1, Abuja.

In his remarks, the Secretary to the Board noted that the training is in line with the policy thrust of the Federal Government of Nigeria, which is geared towards sensitizing staff of the Board Secretariat on the implementation of the Performance Management System as well as ensuring strict compliance.

He urged participants to pay close attention to the papers that would be presented by the resource persons and to make meaningful contributions during the course of the training.

In her remarks, the Acting Director of Human Resources, Lucy Emmanuel-Iheke, tasked staff to embrace the Performance Management System, noting that it has come to stay as a mechanism to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective service delivery across the Board.

The sensitization programme is expected to strengthen staff capacity and promote improved productivity and efficiency in the discharge of their duties.

e-Signed
Okeh Juliet
Head of Press
CDCFIB

12th March, 2026

The three-day 2026 Sectoral Retreat of the Ministry of Interior was brought to a successful close today with the signing of the 2026 Performance Contract Bonds between the Honourable Minister and the Chief Executive Officers of the Ministry’s agencies.

The signing ceremony marked the climax of the intensive retreat, which focused on reviewing progress, strengthening institutional performance, and aligning the Ministry’s strategic priorities with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

These are living proof that focused leadership, cutting-edge technology, and unbreakable teamwork are delivering tangible, life-changing results for every Nigerian.

Today, we didn’t just talk, we acted. I personally signed the 2026 Performance Contract Bonds with our agency CEOs, a sacred pact of accountability, measurable impact, and an unbreakable commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda.

With these bonds now sealed, the momentum only accelerates from here!

Hon (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Honourable Minister of Interior

PRESS RELEASE

Fire Safety Is National Security – Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Honourable Minister of Interior (MOI), Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stated that fire safety is a critical component of national security, stressing that the protection of lives, homes, industries, and public institutions is essential to safeguarding productivity and national growth.

The Minister made this statement at the Passing-Out Parade of 700 cadets of the Federal Fire Service, where he was ably represented by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibrin (Rtd.). The event was held at the NDLEA Academy, opposite Lamingo Dam, Kanton-Rikkos, Jos, Plateau State, on Thursday, 5th February 2026.
Hon. Tunji-Ojo noted that the graduation marks the successful completion of a deliberate national investment in human capacity development, institutional strengthening, and public safety.

Addressing the graduating cadets, the Minister said:
“You began this journey as ordinary citizens with aspirations to serve. Today, you stand before us as disciplined officers—trained, tested, and trusted—ready to shoulder the solemn responsibility of safeguarding lives and property across the nation.”

He described the training exercise as unprecedented in both scale and significance, with over 700 cadets trained simultaneously, making it the largest single training course in the history of the Federal Fire Service. According to him, the programme signals a strategic shift from reactive emergency response to proactive national preparedness.

The Minister further explained that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which prioritizes the protection of lives and property, institutional reform, and effective service delivery.

He added that the training extended beyond drills, fire suppression techniques, and emergency response tactics, noting that the cadets were also moulded in leadership under pressure, crisis decision-making, teamwork in adversity, and discipline in the face of risk.

He emphasized that these qualities can not be improvised during emergencies but must be built through rigorous training. Commending the training officers, Hon. Tunji-Ojo praised their dedication, discipline, and commitment to excellence, stating that the quality, confidence, and composure displayed by the cadets were clear evidence of their professionalism. Charging the officers of Regular Course 06, the Minister urged them to wear their uniforms with pride, humility, and honour, adding that leadership is not defined by rank but by responsibility. He advised them to serve with courage, act with integrity, lead with compassion, uphold the Constitution, respect human dignity, and remain loyal to the unity and peace of Nigeria. He further stressed that the Federal Fire Service has evolved beyond emergency response into a critical pillar of national safety, disaster risk reduction, and community resilience, urging the officers to serve as ambassadors of reform, professionalism, and renewed public confidence.

In his remarks, the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Engr. Samuel Adeyemi Olumode highlighted key achievements recorded since assuming office. These include strengthening operational readiness nationwide, expanding capacity for public safety, training and graduating 700 cadets in Jos, rehabilitating and deploying modern fire appliances to commands across the country, improving officers’ welfare, launching nationwide fire safety awareness campaigns, and implementing institutional reforms aimed at efficiency, accountability, and community-focused service delivery promising to do more.

Also speaking, the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Mrs. Ngo Josephine Piyo urged the graduating cadets to be courageous, disciplined, and humane in the discharge of their duties as fire safety officer.

Okeh Juliet
Head of Press and Public Relation
CDCFIB

FYI:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

TODAY’S POP IN JOS IS FOR 2022 & 2024 RECRUITS — NOT 2025 INTAKE

The Federal Fire Service wishes to categorically refute the false and misleading claims circulating on social media that the Passing Out Parade (POP) held today was for newly recruited 2025 officers.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Passing Out Parade held today at the NDLEA Academy, Jos, Plateau State, was strictly for officers recruited in the 2022 and 2024 intakes, who have now successfully completed their statutory training and have been duly commissioned into the Federal Fire Service.

It is important to clearly state that the officers commissioned today are not part of the yet-to-be-released 2025 recruitment exercise, as it is still ongoing. Any suggestion or implication to the contrary is entirely incorrect and should be disregarded by the public.

The Federal Fire Service urges members of the public to rely only on official communication channels for accurate information and avoid the spread of unverified reports.

Signed,
DCF P.O. Abraham, Mphil,MLCG,BL,LLB,ANIPR
National PRO / Head, Corporate Services
Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters
5/2/2026

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