By Chesa Chesa
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has raised the alarm over fake employment advertisements and appointment letters being circulated by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
The warning was contained in a public notice issued by the Fund and circulated to its Regional and Branch Managers.
According to the notice, NSITF is not currently recruiting for any position and described employment advertisements circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, purportedly issued by the Fund as fake.
The Fund said the fraudulent advertisements were part of a growing trend in which individuals and groups falsely claim to represent NSITF in recruitment activities.
NSITF therefore warned members of the public against responding to such advertisements or making payments to anyone in connection with purported employment opportunities.
It stressed that the Fund does not charge any fee for employment and does not conduct recruitment through unofficial social media platforms or channels.
“All genuine employment opportunities, whenever available, will be communicated through our official channels,” the Fund said.
NSITF urged members of the public who encounter suspicious recruitment advertisements or requests to avoid responding to them and report such cases to the appropriate authorities within the Fund.
As part of measures to protect the public and safeguard the integrity of its recruitment process, the management directed all Regional and Branch Managers to prominently display the warning 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.
NSITF particularly urged job seekers to exercise caution and verify every recruitment claim through the Fund’s official communication channels before taking any action.
