Customs disowns fake recruitment examination shortlist

The Nigeria Customs Service has debunked a viral press release circulating on social media, which falsely claims that a Computer-Based test for its ongoing recruitment will be held in July 2025.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, described the publication as fraudulent and misleading.

“The attention of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been drawn to a fake press release currently circulating on social media and other messaging platforms, falsely announcing the shortlist for a Computer-Based Test (CBT),” the statement read.

According to the NCS, the purported announcement did not originate from the agency and contains multiple discrepancies, including irregular formatting and an unofficial e-signature.

It is clear that the fake statement contains several discrepancies, particularly in its formatting.

“The e-signature format differs from our official standard and the recruitment timeline mentioned shows a faulty structure that is not connected to any legitimate process,” it added. Customs advised Nigerians to disregard the false information and avoid engaging with unverified content regarding its recruitment process.

Authentic information about NCS activities, including its ongoing recruitment exercises, will be published only on our official website, verified social media platforms, and recognised national newspapers,” it stated.

Maiwada also noted that the Service is working to trace the source of the false information and will take necessary action against those responsible.

“The Service is taking steps to trace the origin of this false information and will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable,” the statement read.

The NCS thanked members of the public for their vigilance and reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and integrity in all its processes.

“We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the public from misinformation, ensuring all our processes uphold the highest standards of transparency and integrity,” the statement added.