NDLEA Mandates Drug Tests for Security Agency Applicants

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the implementation of mandatory Drug Integrity Tests (DIT) for applicants seeking recruitment into the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This announcement was made by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi in a statement released on Friday.

The agency clarified that candidates are not required to make any payments for the tests, as the Ministry of Interior has already made bulk payments to cover the costs for new intakes. The NDLEA advised all participating agencies and their personnel to refrain from making any payments to NDLEA officials or testing centers in relation to this exercise.

Candidates will be required to access the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test portal through designated links provided on their respective institutional portals to complete registration and documentation before proceeding with the testing process. The NDLEA expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Interior for its support in facilitating a smooth and efficient implementation of the testing exercise.