The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned applicants undergoing recruitment into four agencies under the Federal Ministry of Interior against paying for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test.
According to Channels Television, the agency explained that the ministry had already paid for the examination on behalf of the affected recruits.
The warning was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
The agency maintained that no applicant should make additional payments to officials, testing centres or other individuals claiming to facilitate the exercise.
NDLEA identifies agencies covered by free test
The agency disclosed that the payment arrangement covered new recruits into the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
It explained that the Ministry of Interior had made a bulk payment covering the required drug integrity screening.
According to NDLEA, the arrangement was introduced to ensure that successful applicants could complete the mandatory process without additional financial obligations.
The agency urged candidates to disregard any request for payment connected to the test.
NDLEA explains registration procedure
The agency disclosed that applicants would be required to access the official Drug Integrity Test portal through designated links.
These links would be provided through the recruitment portals of the participating agencies.
Candidates must complete the required registration and documentation before proceeding for the examination.
NDLEA explained that the testing arrangement had been concluded as part of the recruitment exercise.
Agency warns applicants against unauthorised payments
The agency specifically warned candidates against transferring money to individuals or using unofficial payment channels.
It maintained that no personnel or testing centre had been authorised to collect additional fees from applicants.
NDLEA also advised participating institutions to ensure that recruits received accurate information about the screening process.
The agency thanked the Ministry of Interior for its cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to conducting the examination transparently.
Applicants were encouraged to rely on official recruitment communications for further instructions concerning the test.
