The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has extended the deadline for its ongoing 2024/2025 recruitment exercise and the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Drug Integrity Test by two weeks.
The Board announced that shortlisted candidates now have until 11:59pm on Saturday, November 28, 2026, to complete their recruitment documentation and undergo the mandatory drug integrity test.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Board and signed electronically by its Secretary, Major General (rtd.) A.M. Jibril on its X handle on Saturday.
According to the statement, the decision followed appeals from candidates who experienced network challenges, difficulties accessing the NDLEA portal and other genuine constraints during the initial period.
The board explained that the extension covers the booking and completion of the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test at designated centres nationwide.
It said the decision was aimed at ensuring that no qualified candidate was denied the opportunity to participate in the recruitment exercise because of technical difficulties or other genuine challenges.
The CDCFIB also emphasised that the Drug Integrity Test remains free of charge, warning candidates against paying anyone for appointments, testing, results or assistance.
“No candidate should pay any money to any person for booking, testing, result or assistance,” the statement warned.
The board further cautioned that any staff member, agent or third party found collecting money from candidates under the guise of facilitating the recruitment process would be arrested and prosecuted.
It advised shortlisted candidates who are yet to complete their requirements to take advantage of the extension and conclude their processes early to avoid last-minute congestion and network delays.
Candidates were also urged to obtain information only from the official CDCFIB recruitment portal and the Board’s verified social media platforms.
The board reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, fair and merit-driven recruitment exercise and appreciated the cooperation of the NDLEA, candidates and other stakeholders.
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