The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to applicants shortlisted for recruitment into four paramilitary agencies, advising them against paying for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test. The NDLEA stated that the exercise has already been paid for by the Ministry of Interior. The affected agencies are the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
According to reports, some applicants have paid N7,500 through the NDLEA drug testing portal despite assurances that the exercise is free. The NDLEA's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, emphasized that no payment is required from any candidate or personnel presenting for the Drug Integrity Test. The Ministry of Interior has made a bulk payment to cover the testing of its new intakes.
The NDLEA has concluded arrangements for the conduct of the mandatory tests as part of the recruitment process. The agency warned candidates and participating personnel against making payments to its officials, testing centers, or through any other channel for the exercise. Applicants are advised to access the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal through designated links or access points provided on their respective institutional recruitment portals.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced that its recruitment portal would open on October 28 for shortlisted candidates to check their status and undertake the mandatory drug tests. The portal would remain open until November 13, and candidates who passed the oral interview were urged to log in, confirm their status, and obtain the code required for the test.
Candidates who undergo the tests will do so at designated NDLEA offices in their respective states before proceeding to Abuja to collect their appointment letters. The NDLEA's warning comes amid reports of some applicants making payments for the exercise. The agency is working to ensure that the recruitment process is transparent and free from corrupt practices.
The Board Secretary, Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), explained that the recruitment process is ongoing, and candidates are expected to follow the designated procedures. The NDLEA's Drug Integrity Test is a mandatory requirement for all recruits, and the agency is working to ensure that the process is efficient and effective.
The NDLEA's warning is a reminder to applicants that the recruitment process is free, and they should not make any payments to officials or testing centers. The agency is committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is transparent and fair, and applicants are advised to follow the designated procedures to avoid any issues.
Key points
- The NDLEA has warned applicants against paying for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test, saying the exercise is free.
