- Safiu Kehind
The Nigerian Navy has debunked the recruitment notice which allegedly originated from the force and is currently circulating on social media platforms.
The navy had in the notice purportedly announced a 2026 Batch 39 recruitment exercise.
Reacting in a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, labelled the notice fake.
Folorunsho said that the circulating information was not an authorised publication and should not be trusted as an official recruitment announcement.
He advised prospective applicants and the public to exercise caution and disregard recruitment information obtained from unofficial social media accounts, websites, or other sources.
The navy’s spokesperson said that the official information regarding Nigerian navy recruitment, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, timelines, and categories, would only be communicated through authorised Nigerian Navy channels.
“The official website for Nigerian navy recruitment or enlistment is http://www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng, and the official website remains https://navy.mil.ng,” he said.
Folorunsho also advised the public against making payments to individuals, agents, or unauthorised platforms related to Nigerian navy recruitment as the exercise was free of charge.
“The Nigerian navy does not authorise third parties to recruit applicants or collect recruitment fees on its behalf.
“The navy remains committed to maintaining a transparent and credible recruitment process and will continue to provide timely and accurate information through its official communication channels,” he said.
