NDLEA: No Payment Required for Drug Integrity Test by Interior Ministry Recruits

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned prospective applicants for positions in four ministries under the Interior Ministry to refrain from making payments for the compulsory Drug Integrity Test (DIT). The NDLEA disclosed in a statement from its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, that the Ministry of Interior has already made the necessary financial commitment to cover the testing of all new recruits into the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The agency explicitly stated in its press release that no candidate or employee would be obligated to pay for this procedure. Babafemi emphasized that all participating agencies and their staff should refrain from remitting any funds to NDLEA officials, testing sites, or through any other method pertaining to the exercise. The NDLEA confirmed that the necessary arrangements have been finalized to facilitate the mandatory test as part of the recruitment process.

The agency clarified that candidates will be directed to the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal via designated links or access points outlined on the respective institutional websites. Candidates are then required to complete the requisite registration and documentation on the NDLEA platform prior to undergoing the test. The NDLEA affirmed that this system has been devised to ensure a smooth and systematic testing procedure without imposing additional monetary responsibilities on applicants.

The agency expressed its gratitude for the cooperation of the Ministry of Interior and reiterated its dedication to maintaining a transparent and efficient execution of the exercise.