The Federal Government has reviewed the guidelines for recruitment into the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services to accommodate more women.
“From now on, women will make up 35% of recruits for services. Following the Friday meeting of the Board of the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services in Abuja,” Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this revelation.
FG to Involve More Women in the Recruitment Process
Jerrymusa.com reports that under the leadership of Board Secretary Ja’afaru Ahmed, the minister announced that federal character values, gender mainstreaming, and professionalism will be the cornerstones of the Federal Fire’s ongoing recruitment process.
“The federal government has approved the review of the guidelines for recruitment into and promotion in all four services under the Ministry of Interior through the Board,” stated Tunji-Ojo.
The modernization of the Nigeria Immigration Service’s operations coincides with the development as well. The modernization will include comprehensive training,