CDCFIB suspends recruitment amid portal glitches
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced the temporary suspension of its recruitment exercise for key paramilitary agencies due to widespread technical glitches affecting the application portal.
The affected agencies include the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).
The recruitment portal, which was launched on July 14, encountered numerous issues just two days later, including repeated login errors, failed submissions, and navigation difficulties.
AM Jubril, Secretary to the Board, stated, “The suspension is necessary to allow for urgent system upgrades and to ensure the recruitment process is conducted in a fair, transparent, and accessible manner.”
The decision to shut down the portal was made in response to a surge of complaints from frustrated applicants flooding social media with reports of their struggles.
Many applicants reported being kicked back to the homepage after entering their National Identification Number (NIN), with one user sharing, “I’ve been on the site since 3:30 am, but once I input my NIN, it says Error 405 and kicks me back to the beginning.”
In light of these technical setbacks, the board confirmed that the portal is set to reopen on Monday, July 21, following necessary adjustments.
This marks the third public notice from the CDCFIB since the recruitment process began, emphasizing its commitment to improving the applicant experience.
Despite the challenges, the board remains dedicated to providing all qualified Nigerians an equal opportunity to serve in the paramilitary services, urging applicants to stay patient as they work towards resolving the issues.
Source: Daily Trust
