The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment portal, saying it is not currently recruiting.
The apex bank in a statement Thursday afternoon signed by Director of Corporate Communications, Dr. Isa AbdulMumin disowned the portal, noting that the CBN would never demand BVN from applicants.
Those behind the fake CBN recruitment portal have asked applicants to provide their Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs).
The statement reads in part, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to a fake recruitment portal inviting ‘eligible’ members of the public to submit applications in an exercise that will commence soon.
“The fraudulent website lists requirements for eligibility to include, among other qualifications, the possession of a Bank Verification Number (BVN).
“The portal goes on to state that those with physical disabilities are not eligible to apply.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the CBN is currently not carrying out any general recruitment exercise and will never request for the BVN of intending applicants nor discriminate against persons with physical disabilities.
“Accordingly, members of the public are hereby warned to be wary of fraudulent recruitment agents bent on taking advantage of the employment challenge to defraud eligible applicants, particularly young graduates. Please be guided accordingly.”
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
