The Federal Government has issued a strong warning to Nigerians to disregard a fake recruitment letter making the rounds on social media, describing it as a fraudulent ploy by unscrupulous individuals to exploit job seekers.
In an official statement released on Tuesday, the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) distanced itself from the document, stressing that the recruitment process for the paramilitary agencies under its supervision has not yet begun.
According to the Secretary of the Board, AM Jibril, while there is a valid Presidential approval for recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), no official process has commenced.
“The attention of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has been drawn to a letter in circulation on social media with respect to its recruitment process,” the statement read.
“It is important to inform the general public that, though there is Presidential approval for the recruitment of personnel in the four paramilitary services under its purview, there are a series of processes which lead to the actual recruitment exercise.”
The Board reassured Nigerians that when the time comes, recruitment announcements will be made through credible national newspapers and verified platforms. It also emphasised that applicants will not be required to pay any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
“The Board wishes to reiterate that for all its recruitment processes, appropriate notifications will be made via adverts in the national dailies, and the process will be carried out fairly and transparently, with no payment of any fee,” the statement added.
Job seekers were particularly advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant, as fraudsters continue to target unsuspecting Nigerians with fake employment offers.
“To this effect, members of the public should be wary of recruitment racketeers who may try to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers to rob them of their hard-earned resources,” the Board warned.
The clarification comes amid rising cases of employment scams, especially online, where desperate applicants are often lured with forged letters and false promises of government jobs.
With high youth unemployment and growing desperation for stable employment, authorities have continued to urge Nigerians to verify information through official channels before taking action.
