The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially opened its recruitment process for various positions across its Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres. This exercise, which began on December 27, 2024, is part of the agency’s plans to strengthen its workforce by hiring 3,927 new officers in 2025, a move aimed at improving trade facilitation and supporting Nigeria’s economic recovery.
Recruitment Transparency and Warnings
The NCS has emphasized that the recruitment process is entirely free and fair, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant against potential scammers.
“Our recruitment is completely FREE and FAIR. We DO NOT charge any fees at any stage of the process. Any demand for payment is fraudulent,” the NCS stated in its announcement.
Eligibility Criteria
The application requirements vary across the three cadres:
- Superintendent Cadre: Applicants must possess a degree from a recognized institution.
- Inspectorate Cadre: Candidates are required to hold a National Diploma (ND) or a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an accredited institution.
- Customs Assistant Cadre: Applicants must have O’Level qualifications, such as WAEC or NECO certificates.
Additionally, all candidates must be physically and mentally fit and will need to present a medical fitness certificate from a recognized government hospital.
Application Details
The recruitment portal opened on December 27, 2024, and applications will close on January 2, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online at https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng.
Key Context
The decision to expand the NCS workforce was discussed during the agency’s 61st quarterly board meeting on December 18, 2024, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja. This initiative aligns with the objectives outlined in the “Budget of Restoration” for 2025, presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The budget, which sets an ambitious N48 trillion expenditure target, aims to generate N35 trillion in revenue, underscoring the critical role of the NCS in driving economic growth.
