Society for Professional Background Screeners (SPBS) has called for comprehensive background checks in recruitment processes conducted by statutory security agencies in the nation.
The call followed recent controversies surrounding identity falsification by some youths during recent Army recruitment.
Chairman of SPBS, Mr Kola Olugbodi, described viral reports on candidates laying false claims to their state of origin during the recruitment as “security disaster.”
“This incident highlights the indispensable role of cutting-edge background checks in modern recruitment processes.
“The significance of comprehensive background checks cannot be overstated within the domain of security agencies and institutions. These checks transcend standard procedures as they demand meticulous scrutinising of candidates concerning identity verification, residential verification, state of origin, reference and guarantors’ checks, certification verification and criminal records, amongst many others. These checks enable the building and instilling of confidence in the process and in the public.”
Olugbodi said thorough background checks are the backbone of risk mitigation, providing organisations with a robust strategy to identify potential threats.
While encouraging public and private organisations to shun unwholesome recruitment processes, SPBS expressed commitment to collaborating with governmental bodies and organisations at national and international levels.
