Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment 2025

Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment has officially begun, with the NCS inviting applications for various roles across its Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres. This exciting opportunity aligns with the recent approval to recruit 3,927 officers in 2025, a move designed to strengthen trade facilitation and boost Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts.

The NCS has also issued a cautionary note, urging Nigerians to remain vigilant against potential scammers who might exploit this recruitment exercise for fraudulent activities.

1 Eligibility requirements 

According to the vacancy announcement made by the Service, the basic requirements for applicants are:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth.
• Must have a valid National Identification Number (NIN).
• Must not have any criminal record or be under investigation.

Academic requirements for the three cadres of officers vary. For the Senior (Superintendent) Cadre, the NCS said applicants must have:

• University degree or HND (Higher National Diploma) or equivalent from a well-recognized higher institution
• NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate

For the Inspectorate Cadre, the applicants must  National Diploma (ND) or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from an Approved Institution.

Applicants for the third, Customs Assistant Cadre are expected to have  O’Level (WAEC or NECO).

In addition to the above, the NCS said all applicants must be physically and mentally fit and will be required to provide evidence of medical fitness from a recognized government hospital.

The applications, which open on December 27, 2024, are expected to last for one week, closing on January 2nd, 2025.

2 What you should know about Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment

The decision to recruit more Customs officers was highlighted during the 61st quarterly board meeting of the agency at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja.

• The meeting followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget to the National Assembly, tagged “A Budget of Restoration”, which outlines an ambitious N48 trillion expenditure target, with N35 trillion projected in revenue.
• The NCS is expected to play a critical role in achieving this target, having already generated over N5 trillion by November 2024.
• Reflecting the resolve of Tinubu’s administration to strengthen all its revenue-collecting agencies, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) had also earlier this week announced the recruitment of senior officers after opening applications for junior categories months ago.

3 Vision of Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment

To be a leading-edge, effective and efficient Customs administration renowned for excellence in service delivery that promotes economic prosperity and national security.

4 Mission of Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment

To foster Nigeria’s economic growth by ensuring competent personnel, efficient revenue generation, a world-class e-Customs system, voluntary compliance, and active collaboration with stakeholders for national security.

5 Core Functions of Nigeria Custom Service Recruitment

Collection of Revenue i.e. Import and Excise Duties and Accounting for same. Prevention and suppression of smuggling

6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)