We’re Not Selling Job Application Forms, Kano Civil Service Commission, Clarifies, Warns Against Fraudsters
The Kano State Civil Service Commission has refuted reports alleging that it is selling application forms for recruitment into the state civil service, describing the claims as false, misleading, and designed to exploit unsuspecting jobseekers.
The rebuttal followed widespread circulation of adverts and rumours on social media and other informal platforms suggesting that interested applicants could purchase employment forms from the Commission.
In a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Commission, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, the agency firmly dismissed the claims and urged members of the public to disregard them.
“The attention of the Commission has been drawn to false information being spread that we are selling recruitment forms. This information is entirely baseless. The Commission does not sell application forms, and no such instruction has ever been issued,” the statement clarified.
The Commission further emphasised that any recruitment exercise into the civil service would be conducted transparently and in accordance with due process, stressing that official announcements would be made only through verified government platforms.
It assured citizens that whenever genuine recruitment opportunities arise, details would be communicated clearly through authorised channels, including government-owned media outlets and the Commission’s official offices.
Warning jobseekers against patronising fraudsters, the Commission noted that individuals or syndicates peddling fake forms are engaging in criminal activities and will be prosecuted if caught. Residents were also encouraged to report such cases to the Commission’s headquarters at the Audu Bako Secretariat in Kano for immediate investigation.
The Commission, however, cautioned that it would not be held responsible for any financial or material losses suffered by members of the public who fall victim to fraudulent schemes.
It also urged citizens to be more vigilant and to always verify recruitment information before taking any action.
Observers have noted that this is not the first time employment scams have targeted the public in Kano and across Nigeria, with fraudsters often exploiting the desperation of unemployed youths.
Civil society organisations have welcomed the Commission’s clarification but called for stronger enforcement to curb the menace.
They suggested that beyond public notices, government agencies should embark on sustained awareness campaigns to educate citizens on how to identify fake recruitment adverts.
Reassuring the public of its commitment to fairness, accountability, and transparency, the Kano State Civil Service Commission reiterated that recruitment into the civil service would never involve the sale of forms or unofficial payments.
The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to providing equal opportunities for qualified candidates whenever vacancies are declared, in line with the state’s employment regulations.
