The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has released the final list of successful candidates in the Narcotic Officer cadre and the first of three batches of Narcotic Assistant cadre in its recruitment for 2019.

This statement was released on Thursday, July 1st by its Director for Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi.

Babafemi stated that the final list of successful candidates in the Narcotic Officer Cadre and the first batch of Narcotic Assistant cadre had been announced on the agency’s website: www.ndlea.gov.ng

Furthermore, he added that the successful candidates (Narcotic Officers and Assistants) were to report at the NDLEA Academy, Kotton Rikus, Jos with some necessary documents for further processing.

The necessary documents that must be provided include, original and photocopy of credentials and NDLEA online application reference slip; four copies of 5×7 colour photograph without cap/hat, writing materials to include biro; pencils, ruler, notebooks and file jacket, amongst many others.

In addition, Babafemi encouraged all successful candidates to observe COVID-19 protocols at all times, adding that the successful candidates who failed to report by 6.00 p.m. on the 20th of July, would be disqualified.

Time is of paramount importance and shows signs of competence, hence, late arrival will not be tolerated, and will lead to automatic disqualification.

He said the candidates who come out successful for the Narcotic Assistant cadre role would be released in batches.

“The first 1,000 successful candidates of Narcotic Assistant cadre is the first of the three batches to be released.  The remaining two batches will be released subsequently,” he said.

The NDLEA is committed to following strict screening process to ensure they have only serious individuals employed. The job is one that requires a lot of dealings with criminals and so it is vital to only work with those who show signs of honesty and diligence.