Many Nigerians hoping to complete their job applications with the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) have been left frustrated as the recruitment portal remained inaccessible on Monday, despite promises of a reopening.
The CDCFIB had earlier announced that applicants who had begun the process would be able to resume and complete their applications starting 21 July.
Even President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed this via a post on Monday morning, stating that the portal would reopen as scheduled.
However, throughout the day, users reported that the website was not loading or functioning as expected.
One applicant, posting under the name Able God Digital on social media platform X, shared their frustration:
“Omo, wetin my eye don see for this application ehn, I fit use one week cry if I’m not shortlisted. How on earth will I be the developer and still be applying? I’m telling people network issue is not politic.”
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Another user, Victor.dev, criticised the portal’s performance, asking, “Why not hire efficient developers to enhance and optimise this their website? How much could it even cost the government? Omo.”
Similarly, Ayomide Jamilu urged the authorities to take action, writing, “The portal is not working. Kindly help inform those in charge.”
This marks the second delay in the reopening of the portal. Last week, the CDCFIB temporarily suspended the recruitment process, citing the need to upgrade the system due to overwhelming traffic.
In a statement last Thursday, the Board Secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, explained the pause was necessary to “optimise the efficiency of the recruitment portal.”
Despite growing concerns, no new update has been issued by the CDCFIB as of the time of filing this report. Applicants across the country now await clear communication and urgent resolution to continue the application process.
