The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has debunked a purported recruitment invitation by the agency, describing it as false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to defraud members of the public.
The notice allegedly invited candidates for a technical and practical screening exercise purportedly scheduled to take place at the Kainji Hydropower Station, New Bussa, Niger State.
In a statement issued by the Head of Press and Public Affairs of the Commission, Nura Tanko, N-HYPPADEC clarified that the invitation did not originate from the Commission, stressing that no recruitment exercise is currently ongoing.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the said invitation did not emanate from N-HYPPADEC. The Commission is not conducting any recruitment or screening exercise at this time,” the statement read.
The Commission warned members of the public to disregard the fraudulent message and urged prospective applicants to always verify information through official N-HYPPADEC communication channels before taking any action.
N-HYPPADEC advised Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious recruitment claims to relevant authorities to prevent falling victim to scammers.
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PRESS RELEASE
The attention of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has been drawn to a purported invitation for a technical and practical screening exercise for recruitment into the Commission, scheduled to take place at Kainji Hydro Power Station, New Bussa, Niger State.
The information is false, misleading, and baseless, and is intended to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
For the avoidance of doubt, the said invitation did not emanate from N-HYPPADEC, as there is currently no recruitment exercise ongoing in the Commission.
The Commission therefore urges the general public to disregard such invitations and to always verify information through official N-HYPPADEC channels in order to avoid falling victim to fraudsters.Nura Tanko Wakili, MNIPR
Head, Press and Public Affairs
N-HYPPADEC
24 December 2025
