Paramilitary recruitment: Shortlisted candidates face mandatory drug tests
Shortlisted candidates for Nigeria’s paramilitary services must undergo a mandatory drug test with the NDLEA before receiving appointment letters. Read More: https://punchng.com/paramilitary-recruitment-shortlisted-candidates-face-mandatory-drug-tests/
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has announced that candidates shortlisted for the first batch of 30,000 paramilitary personnel will be required to undergo mandatory drug tests. The recruitment portal for these candidates will open on October 28 and remain open until November 13, allowing candidates to check their status and obtain a code for the drug test.
Maj. Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin (retd.), the Board Secretary, stated that the drug test will be conducted at designated National Drug Law Enforcement Agency offices in candidates' respective states, and that the government will cover the cost of the test.
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