- Federal Government warned Nigerians against fake diplomatic recruitment message
- Scam requests payment for false “credence note” processing
- Ministry says no recruitment ongoing, urges public to ignore messages
The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned Nigerians against a fake recruitment message circulating online, describing it as a scam designed to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the message falsely claims there are job openings in the Nigerian Diplomatic Service, particularly within consular units of embassies abroad.
The ministry explained that the message also alleges that some candidates have already been selected and requests payment for processing a document described as a “credence note.” It dismissed the claim as false, warning that it is part of a scheme by fraudsters to exploit job seekers.
According to the ministry, there is no ongoing recruitment into Nigeria’s foreign missions at this time, urging Nigerians not to engage with or respond to such messages.
The statement further clarified that recruitment into the ministry and the Nigerian Foreign Service is not conducted through emails, WhatsApp messages, or unsolicited contacts. It noted that all legitimate recruitment processes are handled exclusively by the Federal Civil Service Commission through official channels.
The statement read in part, “The ministry wishes to state unequivocally that the communication is fake and misleading and the handiwork of unscrupulous elements seeking to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
“No fees are required at any stage of recruitment or diplomatic postings within the ministry or Nigeria’s missions abroad.
“The Ministry does not authorise any individual or entity to request payments on its behalf for employment or diplomatic appointments.
“The inclusion of a reference to DSS clearance and attribution to the ministry’s spokesperson in the fraudulent message is a deliberate attempt to deceive the public.”
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