By: Sultan Usman
Claim:
A page dubbed as The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has posted that they are currently recruiting new workers.
Verdict:
False!
Full Text:
A message circulating on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp and Facebook, claims that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is presently conducting a recruitment exercise. The message often includes a link directing users to a third-party website and urges them to apply before an alleged deadline. In some versions, the message claims to be from an “insider” or urges users to “share widely.
“The NIS has previously warned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes. In prior years, several fake recruitment messages similar to this one have circulated, many of which were designed to collect personal data, defraud applicants, or redirect traffic to phishing websites.
Verification:
A thorough review of the official website of the Nigeria Immigration Service (https://immigration.gov.ng) and its verified social media pages show no ongoing recruitment notice.
The agency typically announces such exercises publicly via national newspapers, press releases, and through the official recruitment portal managed by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB): https://cdcfib.career.
Neither the Federal Ministry of Interior nor the Civil Defence Board has released any official communication confirming a new recruitment process for the NIS.
The last verified NIS recruitment took place in 2023. No new announcements have been made since then.
Conclusion:
The claim that the Nigeria Immigration Service is currently recruiting is false. There is no official confirmation or credible evidence to support the ongoing recruitment claim. The public is advised to disregard such messages, avoid clicking on suspicious links, and follow only verified government channels for recruitment information.
