Nigeria's Federal Character Commission warns of seven job‑application mistakes

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) of Nigeria issued a public awareness advisory on its website, listing seven common errors that can prevent applicants from securing federal public service positions. The mistakes include applying through unverified sources, paying anyone to secure a job, ignoring application requirements, missing deadlines, providing incorrect information, failing to prepare beyond the application stage, and assuming every advertised vacancy is genuine.

The FCC urges job seekers to verify all recruitment announcements through official government platforms, avoid paying intermediaries, study eligibility criteria carefully, and report suspicious recruitment activities. A dedicated recruitment portal on the commission’s site now publishes verified vacancies to help prevent fraud.