A post circulating on Facebook in Nigeria has sparked confusion, asserting that the Federal Polytechnic Offa (Fedpoffa) located in Offa town, Kwara State, is presently conducting recruitment for academic and non-academic positions. However, The Explainer Fact Checker has conducted a thorough investigation and uncovered evidence that refutes these claims.
With its significant student population of approximately 15,000, the Federal Polytechnic Offa enrolled over 11,000 students for the recently concluded 2022/2023 academic year, as reported by various media outlets.
The message circulating on social media reads: “Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State (Fedpoffa), is recruiting academic and non-academic staff for, various positions this 2023/2024 academic year.”
In order to verify the authenticity of this claim, The Explainer Fact Checker embarked on an investigation. The official website of Federal Polytechnic Offa was meticulously examined, and no announcement or news of any recruitment process was found. Furthermore, The Explainer’s fact checker visited the polytechnic’s official Facebook page, where they discovered a disclaimer issued by the institution’s management regarding the circulating recruitment news.
The disclaimer, signed by G. O. Soko, the Registrar of Federal Polytechnic Offa, categorically flags the recruitment advertisement as fraudulent. The management vehemently denounces the false recruitment announcement as a deceitful tactic intended to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. They explicitly state that Federal Polytechnic Offa has not issued any recruitment advertisement, and the public should disregard the false claim.
This cautionary announcement serves as a warning to the general public, urging them to exercise caution and resist falling victim to internet fraudsters who circulate deceptive recruitment schemes.
The Explainer Fact Checker has successfully verified the disclaimer issued by Federal Polytechnic Offa, confirming that the circulating message about the recruitment of academic and non-academic staff is false and misleading.
