The Kano State Civil Service Commission has strongly denied claims that job application forms are being sold to job seekers in the state, warning the public to steer clear of fraudsters spreading such false information.
In an official statement released on Sunday, the Commission’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, made it clear that no payment is required for civil service job applications in the state.
“At no time did the Commission authorise the sale of any job application forms. The information being circulated is false and misleading,” Yakasai said.
The Commission urged citizens, especially unemployed youths, to disregard any unofficial messages or announcements suggesting that they must pay for job forms, calling such claims a scam.
Yakasai also warned impersonators and fraudsters who pose as civil service officials or job agents, saying the government will not tolerate such illegal activities. He stressed that any individual caught trying to exploit job seekers or impersonate Commission staff would be dealt with according to the law.
“The full weight of the law will be brought on anyone caught impersonating the Commission or engaging in recruitment fraud,” he warned.
According to him, the Commission is aware that some individuals are using social media and informal networks to deceive unsuspecting members of the public by claiming they can secure civil service jobs for a fee.
“We want to caution members of the public not to fall for these tricks. The Kano State Civil Service Commission does not engage third parties or agents for job recruitment,” he added.
The Commission reassured residents that whenever recruitment into the civil service is approved, it will follow due process, and all details will be officially announced through government-owned media, newspapers, and verified online platforms.
“All genuine information regarding employment will be made public through official government channels. People should not rely on street talk or random online posts,” Yakasai said.
He also emphasized that the Kano State Government remains committed to transparency and merit-based recruitment, ensuring that only qualified individuals are given employment opportunities in the public service.
This announcement comes at a time when many young people in the state are desperately seeking jobs, making them easy targets for fraudulent job schemes. In recent months, several cases of job-related scams have been reported in various states, prompting many governments to issue similar warnings.
Across Nigeria, rising unemployment has made job scams more common. Fraudsters often take advantage of desperate job seekers by advertising fake job offers, selling forms, or demanding bribes in exchange for non-existent government jobs.
Kano State, with its large youth population, has also witnessed such incidents, leading the Civil Service Commission to take proactive steps in clearing the air and protecting the public.
Security agencies and consumer protection organisations have advised job seekers to always verify job announcements with the relevant government ministries or commissions before making any financial commitment or submitting personal details.
The Commission encouraged citizens to report any suspicious individuals or groups promoting the sale of job forms or offering illegal recruitment deals.
“If anyone approaches you with job offers in exchange for money, please report them immediately to the police or to the Commission’s office,” Yakasai said.
He further noted that civil service recruitment is handled directly by the state government under strict guidelines and procedures to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency.
“We will continue to monitor and investigate any reports of impersonation or job fraud. The public is a key partner in helping us fight this menace,” he added.
As part of public awareness, the Commission listed some simple ways to identify fake job offers:
-Genuine civil service jobs are never sold.
-Recruitment announcements come only from official state government channels.
-No legitimate public official will demand money for a job.
-Applicants are never required to go through middlemen or ‘connections.’
Yakasai encouraged the public to remain hopeful and trust that the government is working to create employment opportunities through various programmes and reforms.
“We understand the frustrations of job seekers, but people must be careful not to fall into the hands of criminals,” he concluded.
