FG promotes 17,343 NSCDC officers
The Nigerian Federal Government has approved the promotion of over 27,000 officers across four paramilitary services, including the NSCDC and Immigration Service. This initiative aims to address career stagnation and improve the overall morale and welfare of personnel.
Why it matters
Large-scale civil service promotions impact government operational efficiency and public sector labor relations in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, and Nigeria Immigration Service.The Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril (retd.), disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the board’s meeting in Abuja on Thursday.Giving a breakdown, Jibril said 17,343 officers of the NSCDC were promoted, while the Nigerian Correctional Service had 4,601 beneficiaries.He added that 4,097 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service and 1,583 officers of the Federal Fire Service were also promoted.He said the promotions were part of efforts to address stagnation in the services and improve personnel welfare and morale.He stated, “In keeping with this commitment, the board, at its meeting this afternoon, considered issues relating to the welfare and well-being of personnel of the four paramilitary services under its purview: the…
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