The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB, has extended access to its ongoing 2024/2025 recruitment portal and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, drug integrity test by two weeks.
According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the Board, retired Major General A.M. Jibril, the exercise will now run until November 28, 2026.
The Board said the recruitment portal, which was initially scheduled to close on November 14, would remain accessible until 11:59pm on the new deadline to enable shortlisted candidates who are yet to complete their documentation and drug tests to do so.
It said the extension also covers the booking and conduct of the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test at designated centres across the country.
“The decision follows appeals from candidates who encountered network challenges and access to NDLEA portal and other genuine constraints during the initial window,” the statement said.
The Board explained that the decision was intended to ensure that no qualified candidate was denied the opportunity to participate in the recruitment exercise.
It, however, warned candidates that the drug integrity test remained free of charge, cautioning them against making payments to individuals or agents for booking, testing, results or assistance.
“The Drug Integrity Test remains FREE OF CHARGE. No candidate should pay any money to any person for booking, testing, result or assistance,” it stated.
The Board further warned that any staff member, agent or third party found collecting money from candidates under the guise of facilitating the exercise would be arrested and prosecuted.
It advised shortlisted applicants to complete their documentation and drug tests early to avoid congestion and possible network delays towards the deadline.
The CDCFIB urged candidates to obtain information only from its official recruitment portal and verified social media platforms.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, fair and merit-driven recruitment exercise.
