NAMA denies recruitment exercise, alerts public to fraudsters

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has refuted claims of conducting a recruitment drive and warned the public about fraudulent job offers circulating under its name. In a statement on Tuesday, NAMA's Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Dr Abdullahi Musa, cautioned that criminals are masquerading as the agency to deceive the public.

"NAMA wishes to alert the general public to the activities of unscrupulous individuals impersonating the agency and issuing fraudulent recruitment and appointment letters to unsuspecting members of the public," the statement noted. The agency described the situation as alarming, stating that the deceptive recruitment practices aim to exploit unsuspecting job seekers and tarnish its image.

NAMA clarified that it is currently not conducting any recruitment exercise. "Members of the public should not make payments, submit sensitive personal information or enter into any arrangement with anyone claiming to offer jobs on behalf of the agency," the statement emphasized. NAMA also urged job seekers to validate any recruitment notice or appointment letter through its official communication channels before taking any action.

"The public is particularly advised to disregard unofficial correspondence, social media messages and representations by unauthorised intermediaries," the statement concluded. NAMA reiterated that it does not authorize any individual or third party to demand money or other benefits for employment. It urged anyone who encounters such fraudulent activities to report them to the relevant authorities, warning that the agency would not be liable for any losses resulting from dealings with impostors.