The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned applicants participating in recruitment exercises under the Federal Ministry of Interior against making payments for mandatory drug integrity tests. The agency issued the warning on Friday, October 30, 2026, clarifying that applicants undergoing the exercise are not required to pay any money, the announcement concerns recruitment applicants under four government agencies: the Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. According to the NDLEA, arrangements have already been concluded for the conduct of the mandatory Drug Integrity Test, which forms part of the recruitment process. The agency explained that the Ministry of Interior had made a bulk payment to cover the testing of new intakes, meaning candidates would not be expected to make additional payments. The agency specifically cautioned applicants against paying NDLEA officials, testing centres or individuals claiming to facilitate the exercise, it also explained that candidates would be required to access the Drug Integrity Test platform through designated links or access points provided on their respective recruitment portals. The arrangement is intended to enable applicants to complete registration, documentation and testing without unnecessary financial demands. The statement was signed by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, the clarification is particularly important given the recurring complaints about recruitment fraud in Nigeria. Job seekers are frequently targeted by individuals who demand money under the guise of securing employment, facilitating recruitment examinations or processing official documents. Applicants should therefore avoid making payments to unofficial individuals or accounts, they should also obtain recruitment instructions directly from the official websites and communication channels of the agencies concerned. The NDLEA’s announcement provides an important warning: anyone demanding payment specifically for this Drug Integrity Test is acting contrary to the agency’s stated arrangement. Applicants are advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious demands through appropriate official channels.
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