Nigerian Govt orders drug tests for all federal public service job applicants

Nigerian Govt orders drug tests for all federal public service job applicants

The Federal Government has introduced mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking positions in the public service. A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, said the move is part of broader efforts to combat rising drug abuse and its impacts on national security and productivity. The statement directed permanent s…

Nigeria introduces mandatory pre-employment drug testing for public service applicants

The new requirement on drug testing is expected to take effect across MDAs as recruitment processes are updated in line with the circular dated 22 December 2025. The post Nigeria introduces mandatory pre-employment drug testing for public service applicants appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

FG Orders Mandatory Drug Tests for Public Service Recruitment

By Lizzy Chirkpi The Federal Government has announced a new policy requiring all individuals seeking employment in Nigeria’s public service to undergo compulsory drug testing before recruitment. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Imohiosen explained that the directive forms part of the government’s wider str…

Drug Test Before Employment

The Genius Media BREAKING: Tinubu Led Government Introduces Mandatory Drug Test Before Employment BREAKING: Tinubu Led Government Introduces Mandatory Drug Test Before Employment   The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service.   The move is part of broader efforts to address the growing challenge of illicit drug use and its imp…

FG Approves Mandatory Drug Test for Public Service Job Applicants

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the Public Service, as part of intensified efforts to curb illicit drug use nationwide. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the […] The post FG Approves Mandatory Drug Test for Public Service Job Applicants first appea…

Federal Government Introduces Mandatory Drug Screening for Civil Servants Ahead of Appointment - TV360 Nigeria

Prospective civil servants in Nigeria will now be required to undergo drug screening before recruitment, following a new Federal Government directive. The policy affects all candidates seeking employment in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) across the country. The announcement was made on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiose…