A viral social media post currently making rounds online has claimed to provide a breakdown of the number of candidates shortlisted per state for the final stage of the 2025 Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment exercise for the Superintendent Cadre. The post has gained attention among applicants and the general public, sparking confusion about the authenticity of the information shared.
Nigeriastartupact.ng earlier reported that the claim stated the Nigeria Customs Service Superintendent Cadre List has a total of 1,785 candidates shortlisted for the final stage of the Computer-Based Test (CBT). However, the Service has clarified that this information did not originate from the Nigeria Customs Service or any of its authorised communication platforms.
In a statement released, the NCS said, “The publication did not originate from the Nigeria Customs Service or any of its authorised communication channels.” The Service urged the public, especially applicants in the ongoing recruitment process, to disregard the circulating post in its entirety.
For clarity, the Nigeria Customs Service explained that the recruitment process began officially on December 27, 2024, through an open advertisement. During that phase, the Service received a total of 573,523 applications across the Superintendent, Inspectorate, and Customs Assistant cadres. Following a detailed documentary screening, 286,697 candidates were shortlisted and invited to participate in the first phase of the Computer-Based Test, which was conducted in batches to ensure fairness and efficiency.
The Service further noted that while candidates from all cadres participated in the initial CBT, only those under the Superintendent Cadre who met the required standards were invited to proceed to the second phase of the test. This upcoming stage will hold across designated centres within the six geopolitical zones and will align with candidates’ states of origin.
According to the NCS, this approach reflects the Service’s “commitment to transparency, merit, and inclusiveness in its recruitment process.” It also emphasized that all official updates are communicated directly to shortlisted applicants through the NCS Recruitment Update Portal at updates.customs.gov.ng.
The Nigeria Customs Service reaffirmed its commitment to a free, fair, and credible recruitment exercise, stating that it remains consistent with global best practices and the principle of Federal Character.
Applicants and the public were advised to rely solely on verified NCS communication channels for authentic information. “We urge everyone to refrain from sharing or acting on unverified reports capable of causing misinformation or exploitation,” the statement added.
Earlier, the viral claim listed the number of shortlisted candidates per state as follows: Abia – 28, Adamawa – 23, Akwa Ibom – 29, Anambra – 28, Bauchi – 21, Bayelsa – 36, Benue – 20, Borno – 38, Cross River – 28, Delta – 28, Ebonyi – 20, Edo – 29, Ekiti – 93, Enugu – 28, Gombe – 16, Imo – 13, Jigawa – 18, Kaduna – 28, Kano – 31, Katsina – 20, Kebbi – 13, Kogi – 78, Kwara – 173, Lagos – 207, Nasarawa – 28, Niger – 25, Ogun – 145, Ondo – 132, Osun – 127, Oyo – 108, Plateau – 29, Rivers – 27, Sokoto – 28, Taraba – 17, Yobe – 9, Zamfara – 16, and FCT (Abuja) – 48.