The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the federal public service.
The policy applies to recruitment across all federal Ministries, Departments, Agencies, extra-ministerial departments, and parastatals, ensuring that only candidates who meet the drug-free requirement are considered for employment.
The announcement was made by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
More details shortly.