Corps says no appointment letter has been issued to any candidate in 2026 recruitment exercise

By Chioma Vivian James

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media publication claiming that the Honourable Ali Isah, Member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, secured 50 FRSC recruitment slots for his constituents.

The Corps, in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, stressed that no appointment letter has been issued to any candidate under the ongoing 2026 recruitment exercise.

According to the FRSC, the viral publication does not represent the position of the Corps and could create a false impression about the credibility and integrity of its recruitment process.

The Corps further clarified that candidates who have successfully passed various stages of the screening and interview exercises have only been invited to designated training schools and the FRSC Academy for subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

It emphasised that such invitations do not constitute appointments into the Corps.

The FRSC explained that candidates are still required to successfully undergo prescribed training, screening, regimentation and other mandatory processes within the stipulated period before they can be considered for appointment.

“Only candidates who satisfactorily complete all the required stages and emerge without any disqualifying record will be considered for appointment in accordance with established procedures,” the Corps stated.

The clarification comes amid growing public interest in the 2026 FRSC recruitment exercise and concerns over reports suggesting that recruitment opportunities may have been allocated through political connections.

Under the leadership of the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, mni, the FRSC said it remains committed to ensuring that recruitment is conducted on the principles of merit, transparency, due process and institutional integrity.

The Corps maintained that no individual, political office holder, group or external interest has the authority to confer appointment into the FRSC outside the established recruitment framework.

It therefore urged members of the public, applicants and social media users to disregard the publication alleging that 50 recruitment slots had been secured for constituents of the federal lawmaker.

The Corps also cautioned the public against creating, sharing or amplifying unverified information capable of misleading applicants or exposing them to fraudulent activities.

According to the FRSC, false claims of political allocation of recruitment slots could provide an opportunity for fraudsters to deceive unsuspecting applicants by demanding money or personal information in exchange for purported appointments.

The Corps assured the public that it would continue to provide official updates on the recruitment exercise through its authorised communication channels.

It advised applicants to rely exclusively on official FRSC communications and to exercise extreme caution towards messages, publications or offers suggesting that recruitment into the Corps can be secured through political influence, payment or personal connections.

The FRSC reiterated that the 2026 recruitment exercise remains subject to the full statutory and administrative procedures prescribed by the Corps.

It stressed that no candidate should regard himself or herself as an appointee of the FRSC until the entire recruitment process has been concluded and a formal appointment has been duly communicated by the appropriate authority.

The statement was signed by Osondu Ohaeri, FNIPR, FCAI, Corps Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Headquarters, Abuja.