The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, inviting applications for a total of 3,927 positions in various cadres for the year 2025.
The agency has reassured Nigerians that the entire recruitment process will be free and fair, urging applicants to stay vigilant against potential scammers who may seek to exploit the process.
According to a statement from the NCS, the positions available include those in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres.
This recruitment initiative is part of the NCS’s ongoing efforts to enhance trade facilitation and support the economic recovery of Nigeria.
The NCS emphasized that at no stage in the recruitment process will applicants be required to pay any fees. The agency made it clear that anyone requesting payment from applicants is a scammer and should be reported immediately.
“The recruitment process is entirely free and fair. At no point will there be any charges. Anyone asking for money is a fraudster,” the NCS stated in its warning to the public.
The agency also advised prospective applicants to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The NCS has outlined specific eligibility criteria for those wishing to apply.
To be considered for recruitment, candidates must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN). Additionally, applicants must have a clean criminal record and must not be undergoing any criminal investigations.
The academic qualifications required for the different cadres are as follows:
- Superintendent Cadre: A university degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) is required, along with a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate.
- Inspectorate Cadre: Applicants must possess a National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an accredited institution.
- Customs Assistant Cadre: Applicants must have at least an O’Level certificate, which could include WAEC or NECO results.
Beyond academic qualifications, the NCS has stressed that all applicants must be both physically and mentally fit. Applicants will be required to provide medical fitness certificates from a recognized government hospital to prove their physical well-being.
This recruitment drive is seen as a crucial step in fortifying the NCS’s capacity to enhance Nigeria’s trade operations and improve its overall customs management systems.
By increasing the number of officers, the NCS aims to strengthen its role in combating smuggling, improving revenue collection, and supporting Nigeria’s broader economic goals.
As the application process progresses, the NCS has reiterated its commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness throughout, urging all candidates to follow the official recruitment channels and avoid falling prey to fraudulent activities.
