The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has recorded an overwhelming 1,910,539 applications in its latest nationwide recruitment exercise, with the Nigeria Immigration Service receiving the highest number of applicants.
According to official figures, the recruitment drive — which is offering only 30,000 vacancies across the four agencies — has drawn interest from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This means each applicant stands just a 1.57% chance of securing a position.
Data from the CDCFIB shows that Kogi State produced the highest number of applicants, with 116,124 submissions, followed closely by Kaduna (114,500), Benue (110,525), Kano (89,355), and Niger (79,504).
At the lower end of the scale, Bayelsa recorded the fewest applications with 11,669, followed by Lagos (14,215), Rivers (22,207), Ebonyi (23,601), and Delta (27,956).
The sheer volume of applications highlights the intense competition for federal jobs amid rising unemployment rates in the country. The CDCFIB has yet to announce the date for the next phase of the recruitment process, which will involve screening and aptitude tests for shortlisted candidates.
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