For many unemployed residents of Taraba State hoping to secure government jobs, the promise of a civil service appointment can be a tempting opportunity.
Key Highlights:
- Taraba warns job seekers against recruitment scammers.
- Commission says no one is authorised to collect money for jobs.
- Recruitment will follow due process and official channels.
- Residents are urged to report suspected fraudsters.
- Officials say the exercise will be transparent and fair.
But behind such promises, the state civil service commission says a growing network of fraudsters is exploiting the desperation of job seekers by collecting money under the guise of offering them employment.
The commission has raised the alarm over the activities of individuals allegedly presenting themselves as agents or representatives of the commission, claiming they can influence recruitment into the state civil service in exchange for financial payments.
Speaking during a press briefing in Jalingo on Wednesday, Chairman of the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, Philip Kundila, described the activities of the alleged impostors as criminal and deceptive, warning that they could damage public confidence in the state’s recruitment process.
Kundila said the commission has not authorised any individual, group, or intermediary to collect money or act as a recruitment agent on its behalf.
He stressed that recruitment into the Taraba State civil service follows established procedures and is conducted through transparent and approved channels.
“Recruitment into the Taraba State civil service is strictly based on due process. No one has been appointed to collect money or assist applicants through unofficial means,” the chairman said.
The commission urged the public, particularly job seekers, to be cautious of anyone demanding payment or claiming to have connections that can guarantee employment.
According to Kundila, all legitimate recruitment exercises will be announced through official government communication platforms, with clear requirements and procedures for interested applicants.
He also advised residents who encounter suspected recruitment scammers to report such cases to security agencies or relevant government authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
The warning comes amid concerns over the activities of fraudsters who often exploit unemployment challenges by offering fake employment opportunities to desperate applicants.
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The commission said maintaining a credible recruitment system remains a priority, adding that all employment opportunities would be based on fairness, transparency, and merit rather than financial inducement or personal connections.
Kundila warned that individuals who pay money to fraudsters in exchange for promised government jobs do so at their own risk.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the commission, David Nyan, assured residents that the ongoing recruitment exercise would be transparent and conducted in line with the federal character principle.
Nyan said the process would ensure equal opportunity for qualified applicants across the state.
The chairman and permanent secretary also commended Governor Agbu Kefas for lifting the embargo on employment, describing the decision as a significant step towards strengthening the state’s public service.
They said the move would help address manpower needs within government institutions while providing opportunities for qualified residents.
