The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has issued a firm warning that federal government jobs are not for sale, urging Nigerians with information about job racketeering to report it immediately. In a statement released on Monday, August 10, 2026, via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the commission directed the public to use its whistleblower platform to flag suspicious recruitment activities.
FCC Provides Dedicated Phone Lines and Online Portal for Reports
According to the FCC, individuals wishing to report suspected cases of job racketeering can reach the commission through two dedicated phone lines: +234 915 763 8393 and +234 913 861 0089. The commission also directed whistleblowers to its online reporting portal for written submissions. The FCC's post, which carried the message "Federal jobs are not for sale," emphasized that recruitment into federal institutions must be transparent and merit-based.
The commission, led by Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, reiterated that vacancies in federal institutions must be publicly advertised to give all qualified Nigerians an equal opportunity to apply. Selection is expected to be based on merit, competence, and qualifications, not on personal connections or payments.
FCC Clarifies Its Role and Warns Against Fraudsters
The FCC has previously clarified that it is not a recruitment agency. Its role is to monitor hiring processes across ministries, departments, agencies, and government-owned institutions to ensure compliance with the federal character principle, which requires proportional representation across Nigeria's states and geopolitical zones. The commission does not select candidates or place workers in government positions.
Despite this, some individuals have reportedly been exploiting the FCC's name, claiming to have insider connections within the commission and demanding money in exchange for securing federal appointments. The FCC has warned Nigerians to be wary of such claims and to rely only on official government channels for job information.
FCC Lists Verified Job Vacancies and Advises Job Seekers
The FCC currently lists verified recruitment opportunities from several federal institutions on its official website, including vacancies in the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service and the Independent National Electoral Commission. The commission advised job seekers to rely only on announcements made through official government channels and verified sources, rather than individuals who demand payment as a condition for employment.
Earlier, the FCC warned Nigerians seeking public sector employment about seven common mistakes that could hurt their chances of landing legitimate government jobs. The warning appeared in a public awareness post on the commission's official website, urging applicants to stick to official channels and stay alert to fraudulent recruitment schemes. At the top of the list was the risk of relying on unofficial recruitment sources, as fraudsters frequently set up fake websites and circulate misleading advertisements through social media and forwarded messages, tricking job seekers into submitting personal details or money.
