Nigeria Customs Service Opens Portal for 2025 Recruitment | See Application Procedures

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Applications are now open for the Nigeria Customs 2025 recruitment exercise. All eligible and interest candidates are advised to go through this article for guide on how to apply.

The Nigeria Customs Service Board is inviting applications for various positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant Cadres.

Categories:

•         Category A: Customs Superintendent (CONSOL 08): Bachelor’s Degree/HND or equivalent, NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

•         Category B: Customs Inspector (CONSOL 06): OND, NCE, or equivalent.

•         Category C: Customs Assistant (CONSOL 03/04): Secondary School Certificate with five credits (including English & Mathematics), Trade Test Certificate or relevant proficiency certificates.

General Conditions:

•         Nigerian citizen by birth.

•         Primary education and First School Leaving Certificate.

•         Minimum height: 1.7 meters (male), 1.64 meters (female).

•         Medical fitness required.

•         No criminal convictions, secret society/cult membership, or drug addiction.

•         Certificate of State/LGA of origin.

 

How to Apply for Nigeria Customs Recruitment

•         Visit https://recruitment.customs.gov.ng

•         Ensure you meet requirements.

•         Multiple applications lead to disqualification.

•         Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening.

Application Deadline

Application begins on December 27, 2024 and closes on January 2, 2025.

Note: Falsified documents will result in disqualification and prosecution.

Background

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will hire 3,927 new officers in 2025 to boost trade and support the country’s economic recovery. This decision was made during the agency’s 61st board meeting on December 18 at Customs House in Abuja.

The meeting followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget, called "A Budget of Restoration," to the National Assembly. The budget plans to spend ₦48 trillion, with ₦35 trillion expected in revenue. The NCS, which has already collected over ₦5 trillion by November 2024, is expected to play a key role in meeting these goals.

Finance Minister Olawale Edun praised the NCS for its strong performance and credited recent reforms by President Tinubu for the success. To improve efficiency, the board also approved promotions for top-performing staff.

To cover the remaining ₦13 trillion for the budget, the government plans to secure loans, grants, and other development support. Edun highlighted the NCS's efforts to fight smuggling and promote trade, stressing their importance for job creation and economic growth. He encouraged officers to stay focused on their role in reducing poverty and supporting national development.