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By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm over a fraudulent recruitment advert making the rounds on social media, warning Nigerians not to fall prey to criminal syndicates targeting unsuspecting job seekers.<\/p>\n
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to INEC, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi said the fake advert, traced to a bogus portal www.inecrecruitment.com falsely claims the Commission is recruiting nationwide for permanent positions.<\/p>\n
He warned member of the public saying, ” INEC is not recruiting. Do not fall victim to the antics of criminal elements.\u201d<\/p>\n
While distancing itself from the scam, the Commission announced that ,”it has officially opened its verified recruitment portal, www.pres.inecnigeria.org, strictly for the engagement of ad-hoc staff ahead of the forthcoming Anambra Governorship Election.<\/p>\n
“The roles available include:<\/p>\n
Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs)<\/p>\n
Presiding Officers (POs)<\/p>\n
Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs I, II, III)<\/p>\n
Registration Area Technical Support Staff (RATECHs)<\/p>\n
Registration Area Centre (RAC) Managers<\/p>\n
Eligibility cuts across public servants, corps members, ICT professionals, and staff of host schools, all crucial to ensuring a transparent and credible election.”<\/p>\n
The statement further cautioned,”To curb exploitation and ensure clarity, INEC directed all prospective applicants to rely only on its official communication channels:<\/p>\n
Call Centre: 0700-CALL-INEC (0700-2255-4632)<\/p>\n
Email: pres@inec.gov.ng<\/p>\n
Verified social media handles: @inecnigeria<\/p>\n
“Reaffirming its dedication to transparency, inclusivity, and electoral credibility, the Commission urged Nigerians to seize this opportunity to serve their nation while ignoring fake portals and fraudulent messages.<\/p>\n
“Participation, INEC stressed, is strictly limited to temporary ad-hoc positions required for the smooth conduct of the Anambra Governorship Election, nothing more.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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