AS the applicants yearn for employment, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has attributed the delay in processing the ongoing recruitment into the service to Coronavirus pandemic.
The Customs National Public Relation Officer, Deputy Comptroller Joseph Attah, in his response to enquiries on the NCS social media platform, said the delay is in the best interest of everybody’s health.
He said the recruitment exercise was delayed due to “situation beyond our control”.
He said “the Service was compiling and getting set to invite the successful candidates for interview and other physical checks when Coronavirus virus struck”.
Attah assured that the process would be facilitated immediately it is confirmed safe to do so.
“We appreciate all those who are asking to know about the recruitment exercise. Yes, this one is longer than usual due to situation beyond our control.
“Remember after the aptitude test which was conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Service was compiling and getting set to invite the successful candidates for interview and other physical checks when Coronavirus virus struck.
“With gradual relaxation setting in now, NCS will release the invitation at the appropriate time.
“In this unfortunate situation, patience is key. Remember that the process is electronically driven, so you can be rest assured of transparency in line with the stand of Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali.
“The delay is in the best interest of everybody’s health.
This recruitment exercise will definitely be taken to its logical conclusion,” he assured.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on April 17, 2019 opened its portal for the recruitment of 3,200 officers and men of the Service.
As at the time the portal was closed in May 524,315 applicants had successfully completed their application process.
