NAFDAC warns the public against fake recruitment scams and urges verification through official channels to avoid being defrauded

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed a fake press release circulating on social media, which falsely claimed the agency had announced a recruitment exercise.

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In a statement on its official X handle, NAFDAC clarified that the announcement did not originate from the agency and is entirely false.

“While NAFDAC periodically conducts recruitment exercises to engage qualified Nigerians, no such announcement has been made at this time,” the agency said.

NAFDAC warned the public against interacting with fraudulent recruitment information, which is often used to mislead and extort unsuspecting applicants.

The agency emphasized that all official announcements are communicated only through verified NAFDAC platforms and the official website.

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This warning follows a rise in fake government recruitment scams across Nigeria in early 2026, with similar alerts issued by agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).