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FG promotes 27,624 NSCDC officers, others

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional Service, and Immigration Service. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-officers-others/

FG promotes 27,624 NSCDC officers, others

The Federal Government has announced the promotion of 27,624 individuals across four Nigerian paramilitary services. Speaking on the outcome of a board meeting in Abuja, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin revealed that 17,343 of these promotions were for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Additionally, 4,601 officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, 4,097 of the Nigerian Immigration Service, and 1,583 of the Federal Fire Service were also promoted.

Maj. Gen. Jibrin emphasized that these promotions aimed to combat stagnation and enhance the morale and welfare of the personnel. The board also approved a healthcare policy framework to ensure the fitness and wellness of all officers and men. Furthermore, disciplinary actions were taken on 228 pending cases, with the board's decisions now enforced to maintain discipline within the paramilitary workforce.

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