CDCFIB Promotes 27,624 NSCDC, NIS, FFS, NCoS Personnel, Resolves 228 Disciplinary Cases

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 27,624 personnel across the four paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior, while also resolving 228 disciplinary cases.

The Secretary to the Board, Major General A.M. Jibril (retd.), disclosed this after the Board’s second meeting for 2026 in Abuja, where key decisions were taken on personnel welfare, career progression, discipline and recruitment.

The affected agencies are the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

CDCFIB Promotion 2026: Breakdown of 27,624 Personnel

Giving a breakdown of the 27,624 promotions, Jibril saiThe Board approved promotions for personnel across the four services as part of efforts to improve staff morale, address promotion delays and strengthen operational effectiveness in fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘s promise on assumption of office.

He disclosed that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) had 17,343 personnel promoted across ranks , while the
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): had 4,601 personnel, the
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) had 4,097 personnel and the
Federal Fire Service (FFS) had 1,583 personnel promoted.

According to the CDCFIB Secretary, the NSCDC recorded the highest number of approved promotions, followed by the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service and Federal Fire Service.

Jibril said the approvals were part of the federal government’s commitment to addressing stagnation in promotion and improving the welfare of personnel serving in the country’s paramilitary agencies.

He explained that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had prioritised issues affecting officers, including career advancement, staff welfare and other conditions necessary for effective service delivery.

According to the Board secretary, the promotion approvals represent a significant step towards addressing longstanding concerns over delayed career progression in the services.

The board secretary stated that in addition to approving the promotions, the Board also considered and concluded 228 disciplinary cases involving personnel across the four paramilitary services.

Jibril said the Board approved various disciplinary measures against individuals found to have committed different offences.

He explained that resolving the pending cases was part of efforts to strengthen discipline, accountability and professionalism among officers and men of the services.

The Board maintained that personnel must demonstrate appropriate conduct while carrying out their responsibilities, stressing the importance of discipline in maintaining effective paramilitary institutions.

However, the Secretary did not provide a detailed breakdown of the 228 cases or specify the individual sanctions approved.

He said “The Board also approved a healthcare policy framework designed to improve the fitness, wellness and general wellbeing of personnel across the four agencies.

According to Jibril, the policy aims to ensure that officers and men remain physically fit and healthy enough to discharge their statutory responsibilities effectively.

“The initiative forms part of broader welfare considerations discussed during the meeting.
The Board’s position is that improved healthcare, alongside timely promotion and effective disciplinary procedures, can contribute to better morale and improved performance among personnel.