Nigeria agricultural quarantine warns of fake recruitment scams
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has cautioned job seekers about fraudulent groups and individuals posing as official recruiters. The agency stressed that its recruitment process is free and does not require any payment at any stage. Issaka Ahmed, Director of Human Resources, emphasized that applicants should only trust official communication channels for updates. The agency warned that anyone found impersonating the service or defrauding applicants will be prosecuted.
What we know
- The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service warned applicants against joining unofficial social media groups claiming to represent the agency.
- Issaka Ahmed signed a public advisory highlighting the rise of fake groups and platforms providing false recruitment updates.
- The agency reiterated that its recruitment process is completely free and no payments should be made.
- Applicants were urged to ignore rumours, fraudulent payment requests, and to avoid sharing personal information with unauthorised persons or platforms.
- The agency stated that impersonators and fraudsters will be investigated and prosecuted.
