Navy Debunks Fake Special Enlistment Notices

The Nigerian Navy has said social media advertisements announcing the commencement of special enlistment into the Navy are fake and should be disregarded.

A statement by the Naval Spokesman, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, on his X handle on Tuesday, said the Navy has observed the recurrent circulation of fake recruitment notices on social media platforms and other unofficial channels, purportedly announcing Nigerian Navy recruitment exercises.

He stated categorically that such notices are not authorised and should not be regarded as official recruitment announcements.

The Nigerian Navy therefore, advised prospective applicants and members of the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites or other unauthorised sources.

He said, “All official information concerning Nigerian Navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines and categories, will be communicated exclusively through authorised Nigerian Navy channels.

“The official recruitment website is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, while the Nigerian Navy’s official website is https://navy.mil.ng.”

He warned members of the public against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised platforms in connection with Nigerian Navy recruitment.

“Recruitment into the Nigerian Navy is free of charge, and the Service does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf,” he stressed.

He reaffirmed that the Nigerian Navy will continue to monitor and address the circulation of fraudulent recruitment information .

He further urged the public to rely solely on official communication channels for accurate, verified information about recruitment exercises.