Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is a federal government agency in Nigeria.
Established by Decree Number 48 of 1989 (now an Act of Parliament), the agency operates under the Federal Ministry of Justice. It is the primary body charged with eliminating the growing, manufacturing, processing, selling, exporting, and trafficking of hard drugs and psychotropic substances.
Because it is a federal law enforcement agency, its employees are federal civil servants, and its recruitment exercises are official government processes.
The application processing fee is ₦5,000. This is non-refundable and covers application processing, document verification, aptitude test administration, and recruitment logistics. It does not guarantee employment.
Purchase a voucher on the "Apply Now" page using card payment or manual bank transfer. Card payments generate your code instantly; manual bank transfers are reviewed by our team and the code is emailed to you afterward.
Manual payments are reviewed within a few hours. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder. If you do not receive your code, contact our support team at support@join.ndleaservice.name.ng.
Yes, you can edit your application at any time before the official closing date, from your applicant dashboard.
No. Only one application is permitted per applicant. Multiple applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
Shortlisted candidates are notified through the applicant dashboard, email, and SMS. We never request additional payment to "confirm" a shortlist result — treat any such request as fraudulent and report it to us immediately.