FG warns against fake job adverts, says paramilitary recruitment yet to begin

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has warned Nigerians to beware of fraudsters spreading false information about the ongoing recruitment into the paramilitary services under its supervision.

In a statement on Tuesday, Abdulmalik Jibril, CDCFIB secretary, said the board’s attention was drawn to a letter currently circulating on social media, claiming to provide details about the recruitment exercise.

Jibril said although President Bola Tinubu had approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel into the four paramilitary agencies and 209 into the CDCFIB secretariat, the process is yet to begin.

He said the board is processing a waiver for a three-week advert placement in national dailies, as opposed to the six-week statutory requirement, to expedite the procedure.

“For the avoidance of doubt, any official recruitment exercise by the Board will be duly advertised in credible national newspapers, and the process will be fair, transparent, and completely free of charge,” the statement reads.

“A breakdown of the approved personnel includes Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): 5,150; Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): 10,000; Federal Fire Service (FFS): 10,000; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): 5,000; and CDCFIB Secretariat: 209.

“The Board urged job seekers and members of the public not to fall victim to recruitment scammers who exploit desperation and circulate false information to defraud innocent citizens.

“Members of the public should be extremely cautious and report any suspicious offers or individuals requesting payment in exchange for employment.”