The Federal Government has approved promotions for 27,624 paramilitary officers across four agencies under the Ministry of Interior. The decision aims to address career stagnation, boost staff morale and improve service delivery.
The Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (retd.), announced the approval on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Abuja. He made the announcement after the board’s meeting, where members considered personnel welfare, promotions and disciplinary matters.
The affected agencies include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Federal Fire Service (FFS).
27,624 Paramilitary Officers Promoted Across Four Agencies
According to Jibril, the NSCDC recorded the highest number of promotions, with 17,343 personnel approved for new ranks.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Correctional Service recorded 4,601 promotions, while the Nigeria Immigration Service had 4,097. In addition, the Federal Fire Service recorded 1,583 personnel approved for promotion.
Together, the figures bring the total number of promoted personnel to 27,624 across the four agencies.
The board said the exercise forms part of its efforts to address delays in career progression. Furthermore, the promotions are expected to improve personnel welfare and encourage officers to perform their duties more effectively.
Jibril described the number of approved promotions as unprecedented. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving conditions for personnel across the four services.
The decision comes as the government continues efforts to strengthen the paramilitary agencies through better welfare provisions and improved personnel management.
Board Resolves 228 Disciplinary Cases
In addition to approving the promotions, the board considered and concluded 228 pending disciplinary cases involving personnel across the four agencies.
Jibril explained that the board approved various disciplinary measures against officers found to have committed different offences. However, he did not provide a detailed breakdown of the cases or specify the sanctions imposed.
According to the board, resolving these cases will help promote discipline, accountability and professionalism within the services. Consequently, the exercise is expected to reinforce compliance with established rules and regulations.
The board also approved a healthcare policy framework aimed at improving the health and general wellbeing of personnel. Through this initiative, the agencies hope to strengthen healthcare support for officers as they carry out their responsibilities.
Overall, the latest decisions highlight the board’s focus on career advancement, discipline and staff welfare across Nigeria’s paramilitary institutions.
With the promotions now approved, the government expects improved morale and more effective service delivery. Nevertheless, the long-term impact will depend on how the agencies implement the decisions and sustain improvements in personnel welfare.
