The Nigerian Air Force warns the public to ignore fraudulent recruitment messages targeting the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course and DSSC, urging reliance on official channels only.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued an urgent warning against circulating fake recruitment advertisements falsely claiming to offer enlistment into the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) and Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) programs.
In a statement shared by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Head of Public Relations, the service emphasized that:
“The attention of the Nigerian Air Force has been drawn to fraudulent messages circulating online, falsely claiming that the NAF has commenced recruitment… The NAF wishes to state that no such recruitment exercise is currently ongoing.”
What You Need to Know
- No Fees or Agents: The NAF reaffirmed that its recruitment process is entirely free, transparent, and merit-based, and does not involve any fees, agents, or middlemen.
- Official Communication Channels Only: Genuine recruitment details will be released exclusively through national newspapers, the NAF’s official website, and its verified social media platforms.
- Public Vigilance Encouraged: The public is urged to “exercise extreme caution” and to avoid interacting with unknown individuals promising recruitment pathways.
What You Should Do
- Ignore social media adverts or messages claiming ongoing recruitment.
- Verify by checking official sources—NAF website and government gazettes.
- Report suspicious ads to the NAF or local authorities to prevent fraud.
