The Nigerian Air Force has called on the public to disregard the list of candidates for 2020 NAF recruitment exercise being circulated on social media platforms for, it is the handiwork of some fraudsters and mischievous elements.
The statement by NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola reads:
” The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to a fake list of ‘special’ candidates for the 2020 NAF Recruitment Screening Exercise, being circulated on Social Media. The general public is please requested to disregard the said list, as it is a product of fraudsters and mischief makers.
” The public is further kindly requested to note that the authentic list of selected candidates for the 2020 NAF Recruitment Screening Exercise was published on the NAF official website at www.airforce.mil.ng as well as on NAF official Social Media handles on 18 September 2020; and remains available for verification. The shortlisted candidates are already undergoing screening at the NAF Base, Mando-Kaduna. The list of those who emerge successful after the exercise will be similarly published on the NAF website as well as on NAF social media handles, in addition to publication in some national dailies.
The statement however urged people to desist from joining any online group, stating that the recruitment process is totally free, and as a result no form of payment is requested by the Nigerian Air Force.
” The public is also reminded that the entire NAF recruitment process is completely FREE OF CHARGE and is being conducted in a fair and transparent manner. You are please advised against joining any WhatsApp, Facebook or other Social Media groups so as to avoid being misled or defrauded.
“Should there be any case of fraud or request for any form of payment by anyone, applicants are advised to immediately report such to the nearest NAF Unit, Nigerian Police Station or any other security agency. Complaints could also be lodged by calling any of the following numbers: 09064432351, 09055840142, 08053440802 (available Monday – Friday between 8:30AM and 5:30PM) or by sending an email to careers@airforce.mil.ng”.