ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has issued a strong warning to the public regarding fraudulent messages circulating online that falsely claim the force has commenced recruitment for the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) and Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). The NAF has explicitly stated that no such recruitment exercise is currently underway and has advised the public to disregard these messages entirely.
In a press release issued on Thursday, July 17, 2025, signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF reiterated that its recruitment and enlistment processes are “free, transparent, and merit based.” The statement emphasized that the NAF “does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment exercise and does not engage third parties or agents for enlistment.”
The NAF urged members of the public to be cautious of online scams and to exercise extreme vigilance when encountering unofficial recruitment advertisements. It clarified that any legitimate recruitment exercise would be officially announced and widely publicized through credible national newspapers, the NAF’s official website, and its verified social media platforms. The force also provided a list of its official communication channels for accurate and up-to-date information.
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