The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the general public towards fraudulent recruitment ads, stating that no recruitment train is presently ongoing.
The disclosure was contained in an announcement launched on Friday and signed by ACI AS Akinlabi, the Service Public Relations Officer on the NIS Headquarters in Abuja.
In line with the assertion, the eye of the Comptroller Basic of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, ppc, mmis, fsmn, has been drawn to the alarming improve in faux recruitment actions being perpetrated by fraudsters.
“The eye of the Comptroller Basic of the Nigeria Immigration Service KN Nandap, PPC, mmis, fsmn, has been drawn to the alarming improve in faux recruitment actions being perpetrated by fraudsters. The service needs to state that no recruitment train is presently ongoing,” the assertion learn partially.
The company clarified that there isn’t a ongoing recruitment train and reiterated that every one hiring processes are carried out in a clear, merit-based method, with vacancies solely marketed by means of official authorities platforms, the NIS web site, and acknowledged nationwide newspapers.
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The assertion additional famous that the NIS assured the general public of its collaboration with related authorities to apprehend these behind these fraudulent schemes and produce them to justice.
It added that the Comptroller Basic urged most of the people to stay vigilant and keep away from participating in fraudulent recruitment schemes.
The company additionally suggested people who obtain unsolicited recruitment messages or encounter individuals claiming to characterize the NIS to report such incidents by means of its official channels.
Web site: www.immigration.gov.ngX (previously Twitter): @nigimmigrationFacebook: @nigimmigrationContact Centre Numbers: 09121900655, 09121556359, 09121477092
The Nigeria Immigration Service reiterated its dedication to upholding integrity in its operations and urged Nigerians to confirm any recruitment-related info from its official sources.
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An increase in fraudulent job ads has led a number of federal businesses to warn the general public towards faux recruitment schemes.
In January 2025, the Nationwide Inhabitants Fee (NPC) cautioned towards a faux web site claiming to recruit ad-hoc workers for the 2025 Inhabitants and Housing Census. Related warnings have been issued prior to now by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN), urging job seekers to confirm vacancies by means of official channels.These warnings observe latest reputable recruitment workout routines by federal businesses. In January 2025, the Federal Civil Service Fee (FCSC) opened purposes for varied positions, with submissions accepted till March 19, 2025.In December 2024, the NCS launched recruitment for 3,927 new officers, closing purposes on January 2, 2025. The Federal Inland Income Service (FIRS) additionally started hiring in December 2024 for specialised roles in tax investigation, ICT, authorized, and danger administration, with purposes closing on January 11, 2025.
With scammers making the most of federal job openings, businesses proceed to induce the general public to rely solely on official authorities platforms to keep away from falling sufferer to fraud.
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