The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has postponed the publication of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, a move that affects applicants who had been expecting the list on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
The delay was announced in a public notice signed by ACG Issaka Ahmed, Director of Human Resources, on behalf of the Board Chairman. The notice is dated Thursday, August 13, 2026, the same day the shortlist was originally due.
Why NAQS Delayed the Shortlist
According to the notice, the service requires additional time to complete a process it describes as thorough, transparent, and accurate. No specific reason for the delay was provided beyond the need to ensure the procedure is correct before releasing names to the public.
NAQS expressed regret over any uncertainty the postponement may cause applicants who have been waiting for the announcement. The service also acknowledged the patience shown by those who applied and said it appreciated their continued interest in the exercise.
No Replacement Date Announced Yet
NAQS did not provide a replacement date in the notice. Instead, it stated that a new publication date would be communicated in due course through its official communication channels.
Applicants were specifically warned to avoid unofficial sources and to rely only on information that comes directly from the service. This caution is consistent with repeated warnings from Nigerian government agencies about fake recruitment updates circulating online and on social media.
Applicants Advised to Monitor Official Platforms
Anyone who applied for a position with NAQS is advised to monitor the service's official platforms for the updated shortlist announcement. The service has not indicated when the new date will be announced, but it has promised to communicate through official channels.
In a related development, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) recently told Nigerians that federal government jobs are not for sale and called on anyone with knowledge of job racketeering to report it immediately. The FCC made this known through its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, August 10, 2026, urging the public to use its whistleblower platform to flag suspicious activity around federal recruitment.
