{
  "id": 17361190,
  "title": "NDLEA: No Payment Required for Drug Integrity Test by Interior Ministry Recruits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ndlea-no-payment-required-for-drug-integrity-test-by-interior-17361190",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T07:22:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/ndlea-no-payment-required-for-drug-integrity-test-by-interior-ministry-recruits-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has cautioned individuals applying to join four Ministry of Interior agencies against paying for the compulsory Drug Integrity Test (DIT). The NDLEA disclosed that the Interior Ministry had already funded the testing for all new recruits into the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, NDLEA's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, affirmed that no candidate or staff member would be obligated to cover the costs of the procedure. The agency urged all participating organizations and personnel to refrain from making payments to NDLEA officials, testing centers, or any other payment method associated with the exercise. NDLEA has finalized the arrangements for conducting the mandatory test as part of the recruitment process. Candidates will be directed to the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal through specific links or access points provided on the respective institutional portals. They will need to register and submit the necessary documentation on the NDLEA platform before undergoing the test. The NDLEA's approach aims to streamline the testing process, eliminating any financial burdens for applicants. The agency expressed gratitude for the Interior Ministry's cooperation and reiterated its dedication to ensuring a transparent and efficient execution of the exercise.",
  "summary": "Michael Olugbode in Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned applicants undergoing recruitment into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior against making payments for the mandatory",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}