A recent scam alert has surfaced in Nigeria, where a fake advertisement posted on social media falsely claims that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is hiring new staff. The agency issued a statement clarifying that these claims are not true and there is no ongoing recruitment process. This type of misinformation can mislead the public, especially since NAFDAC has publicly acknowledged its staffing challenges in the past, making such job offers seem plausible to many Nigerians.

The fraudulent advertisement specified that applicants must be Nigerian citizens, not currently employed by a government agency, and must possess an international passport. It directed interested candidates to send their resumes to a provided email address, which raises further concerns about potential identity theft or exploitation of applicants' information. Such scams exploit the agency's credibility and the public's interest in legitimate job opportunities, especially amid Nigeria's ongoing unemployment challenges.

This incident underscores the importance of verifying job openings through official channels, especially in a context where government agencies are known to face staffing shortages. Fake job postings can have serious implications not only for job seekers but also for the integrity of public institutions. NAFDAC, which oversees critical sectors including food and drug safety, is particularly vulnerable to such scams that can erode public trust.