By Stella Odueme
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that applicants seeking recruitment into four agencies under the Ministry of Interior will not pay for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test (DIT).
The affected agencies are the Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the necessary arrangements had been concluded for the exercise.
He explained that the Ministry of Interior had made bulk payment to cover the cost of testing all new recruits, making it unnecessary for candidates to pay any fees.
The agency consequently cautioned applicants and personnel involved in the exercise against making payments to NDLEA officials, designated testing centres or through any other channels.
It further directed candidates to access the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal through designated links or access points to be provided on the respective recruitment portals of the agencies.
Applicants are also required to complete their registration and other necessary documentation on the platform before proceeding for the test.
According to the NDLEA, the arrangement is intended to facilitate a smooth, transparent and efficient testing process while preventing extortion and unauthorised payments.