Immigration not recruiting, beware of fraudsters – Spokesman

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has warned the public to ignore fraudulent recruitment advertisements on social media, stating that the organisation is not conducting any recruitment exercise at the moment

In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, NIS Spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi revealed that all recruitment exercises were conducted in a transparent, free, and merit-based manner, adding that the vacancies were advertised through the NIS website, official government channels, and recognised national newspapers.

Akinlabi said that the attention of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has been drawn to the alarming increase in fake recruitment activities perpetrated by fraudsters. The NIS image maker assured the general public that efforts are in top gear to ensure perpetrators of such fraudulent adverts face the full wrath of the law.

“The NIS wishes to state that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing. We are working closely with relevant authorities to apprehend those involved in these fraudulent activities and bring them to justice.

“The Service remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in all its operations. Consequently, the CG urges the general public to remain vigilant and refrain from patronizing fraudulent recruitment schemes.

“Anyone who receives unsolicited messages or is approached by individuals claiming to represent the NIS on recruitment matters should report to the Nigeria Immigration Service through the following official channels:“OfficialWebsite:www.immigration.gov.ng, X: @nigimmigration, Instagram: @nigimmigration, Facebook: @nigimmigration and Contact Center Number: 09121900655, ”he said., 09121556359, 09121477092