By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja.
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has warned Nigerians, particularly job seekers, against fraudulent recruitment advertisements and fake appointment letters being circulated by suspected fraudsters on social media.
The Fund, in a public notice dated October 5, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Administration, Samaila Abdu, Esq., said it was not currently recruiting for any position.
The warning, which was circulated to NSITF Regional and Branch Managers through a memorandum, followed the circulation of fake employment advertisements, particularly on Facebook, purportedly issued by the Fund.
According to NSITF, the fraudulent advertisements are part of a growing scheme in which individuals and groups falsely claim to represent the organisation and offer employment opportunities to unsuspecting members of the public.
The Fund categorically warned Nigerians against responding to such advertisements or making payments to anyone in connection with purported NSITF employment.
NSITF stressed that it does not charge applicants any fee for employment and does not conduct recruitment through unofficial social media platforms or other unauthorised channels.
It stated that whenever genuine employment opportunities become available, they would be communicated through the Fund’s official communication channels.
“Stay alert, stay safe,” the Fund urged, advising members of the public who encounter suspicious recruitment advertisements or requests to refrain from responding and report them to the appropriate NSITF authorities.
As part of measures to protect the public and safeguard the integrity of its recruitment process, NSITF management directed all Regional and Branch Managers to prominently display the public notice at strategic locations within their offices.
The directive covers reception areas, main entrances and exits, notice boards, SERVICOM desks and other conspicuous locations accessible to staff and members of the public.
The Fund said the notices should be displayed immediately and remain visible to ensure that job seekers and other members of the public are adequately informed and protected from fraudulent recruitment schemes.
NSITF further urged Nigerians to exercise caution and verify all recruitment claims through its official communication channels before taking any action.
The warning comes amid concerns over fraudulent online recruitment schemes targeting unemployed Nigerians with promises of government jobs in exchange for money or personal information.
The Fund reiterated that legitimate public-sector recruitment does not require applicants to pay individuals or unofficial agents in exchange for employment.
