The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has debunked a viral social media publication claiming that Ali Isah, representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State, secured 50 appointments for his constituents in the Corps’ 2026 recruitment exercise.
The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, made the clarification in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, saying no appointment letters had been issued to any candidate in the 2026 recruitment exercise. He explained that candidates who successfully passed the various screening and interview stages had only been invited to designated training schools and the FRSC Academy for further stages of the recruitment process.
Ohaeri described the publication as misleading and said it could create a false impression about the integrity of the recruitment process.
He clarified that an invitation to a training school or the FRSC Academy does not amount to an appointment into the Corps, as candidates must still complete the required training, screening, regimentation and other mandatory processes.
“Such an invitation does not constitute an appointment into the Corps. Candidates are still required to undergo and successfully complete the prescribed training, screening, regimentation and other mandatory processes within the stipulated period,” Ohaeri said.
He added that only candidates who satisfactorily complete all the required stages and have no disqualifying record would be considered for appointment in accordance with established procedures.
The Corps Public Education Officer also emphasised that under the leadership of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, the FRSC remained committed to a recruitment process based on merit, transparency, due process and institutional integrity.
“No individual, political office holder, group or other external interest has the authority to confer appointment into the Corps outside the established recruitment framework,” he said.
Ohaeri urged members of the public, applicants and social media users to disregard the publication and refrain from creating, sharing or amplifying unverified claims suggesting that recruitment slots had been allocated.
He said such publications could mislead unsuspecting members of the public and expose applicants to fraudulent activities by individuals seeking to exploit the false impression created by the reports.
He assured Nigerians that the FRSC would continue to communicate officially and transparently on every stage of the recruitment exercise through its authorised channels.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to rely only on official FRSC communications.
“Treat with utmost caution any publication, message or offer suggesting that recruitment into the Corps can be secured through political influence, payment or personal connections.
“The Corps reiterates that the 2026 recruitment exercise remains subject to the full statutory and administrative processes prescribed by the FRSC.
“No candidate should regard himself or herself as an appointee of the Corps until the entire process has been concluded and a formal appointment is duly communicated by the appropriate authority,” he said.
