President Bola Tinubu’s administration has promoted greater than 103,000 personnel throughout Nigeria’s 4 paramilitary companies between 2023 and 2026, in line with figures launched by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
A breakdown of the figures printed by the minister on his Facebook web page exhibits that 1000’s of personnel obtained promotions yearly throughout the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and Federal Fire Service (FFS).
The figures point out a sustained sample of promotions throughout the 4 companies over the 4 years, with greater than 27,000 personnel authorized for promotion in 2026 alone.
Below is a breakdown of the promotion figures for annually.
1. 2023: Over 32,000 Personnel Promoted
In 2023, greater than 32,000 personnel throughout the 4 paramilitary companies have been promoted beneath the Tinubu administration.
The determine represents the best annual promotion whole among the many figures offered for the interval beneath evaluation.
2. 2024: Over 20,000 Personnel Promoted
In 2024, greater than 20,000 personnel obtained promotions throughout the NSCDC, NIS, NCoS and FFS.
Although the determine was decrease than the entire recorded in 2023, 1000’s of officers and different personnel throughout the companies benefited from the train.
3. 2025: More Than 24,000 Personnel Promoted
The variety of personnel promoted elevated in 2025, with greater than 24,000 promotions recorded throughout the 4 companies.
The determine represents a rise of a minimum of 4,000 in contrast with the minimal reported whole for 2024.
4. 2026: Over 27,624 Personnel Approved For Promotion
In 2026, greater than 27,624 personnel have been authorized for promotion throughout the 4 paramilitary companies.
The determine marks one other improve from the earlier yr and represents the second-highest annual whole within the interval beneath evaluation, primarily based on the figures offered.
The Four Paramilitary Services Covered
The promotion figures cowl personnel in 4 companies beneath the Ministry of Interior:
1. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): Responsible for civil defence and the safety of important nationwide belongings, amongst different duties.
2. Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): Responsible for immigration administration, border administration and the enforcement of immigration legal guidelines.
3. Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): Responsible for the custody, rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
4. Federal Fire Service (FFS): Responsible for hearth prevention, firefighting and emergency response.
The figures offered by the minister spotlight the size of personnel promotions throughout the 4 companies through the interval beneath evaluation.
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