The Federal Character Commission has directed the Nigeria Customs Service to suspend its recruitment training. The directive cites alleged breaches of federal character rules in the recruitment exercise. Federal character provisions require federal appointments and intakes to reflect the country's mix of states and zones. The Commission wants the training halted until the questions hanging over the exercise are settled. Agencies like Customs handle sensitive border and revenue duties, so the composition of their workforce draws steady scrutiny. Past recruitment drives into Nigeria's paramilitary services have sparked accusations of uneven intakes favouring certain states. It remains unclear how long the suspension will run or what corrective steps the Commission expects. The move adds fresh friction between the service and the body charged with policing fairness in federal appointments.