The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has cautioned the public against falling victim to fake recruitment schemes being circulated online and through other unofficial channels.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Commission’s Executive Director, Corporate Services, Mr James Uloko, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Lafia.
Uloko clarified that the Commission has not commenced any recruitment exercise. According to him, the clarification became necessary following rumours suggesting that the NCDC is currently employing.
He explained that since the establishment and inauguration of its Board and Management, the Commission has been in the initial phase of developing its organisational structure and determining its human and material resource needs.
“As part of this process, the Commission has commenced engagements with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Federal Character Commission, and other relevant government agencies to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment and obtain the necessary waivers and approvals,” he said.
Uloko stated that recruitment would only commence after these fundamental steps were completed and the Commission’s budget proposal received final passage at the National Assembly.
“Any claims of ongoing recruitment are entirely false,” he stated.
He advised members of the public to disregard such rumours and remain vigilant against scammers and fraudsters who might attempt to defraud unsuspecting individuals through fake employment offers or online recruitment portals.
Uloko assured that when the time comes, the recruitment exercise would be publicly announced and conducted in line with due process, transparency, and fairness, with the involvement of relevant stakeholders.