The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public warning over the circulation of fake appointment letters being shared online in connection with its ongoing recruitment exercise.
In a statement released on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Service clarified that no appointment letters have been issued and described the documents currently in circulation as fraudulent.
“The Nigeria Customs Service is not issuing appointment letters at this stage of its recruitment exercise. Appointment letters circulating online are FAKE and should be disregarded,” the statement read.
The Service explained that the recruitment process remains at the examination stage, noting that candidates in the Superintendent Cadre recently concluded their Computer-Based Tests (CBT) across the six geopolitical zones, while the Inspector and Customs Assistant Cadres have just completed their own online assessments.
NCS described the circulation of the fake documents as another attempt by fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting applicants. It urged all candidates to remain calm and to rely solely on verified information from official Customs communication channels.
The Service reminded Nigerians that the recruitment process, which began in December 2024, is free and transparent. The exercise aims to fill 3,927 vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspector, and Customs Assistant cadres to strengthen trade facilitation and enhance national economic operations.
The NCS had earlier disclosed that it received over 573,000 applications for the available positions, highlighting the high level of public interest in the exercise.
Authorities reiterated that applicants must meet the stated eligibility criteria, including being Nigerian by birth, possessing a valid National Identification Number (NIN), and having no criminal record.
The Service further warned the public to disregard any social media posts or unofficial websites claiming to offer job placements or appointment letters, emphasizing that only verified announcements from its official platforms should be trusted.
