Authorities at the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Akure have declared their intent to prosecute any employees implicated in a job racket. Tope Fayehun, the hospital’s spokesperson, stated that scammers posing as hospital staff extorted between ₦200,000 and ₦600,000 from job seekers by promising guaranteed positions at the federal facility.
Victims received counterfeit appointment letters, which appeared to originate from the former University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. Many of these applicants are now seeking restitution after realizing the job offers were illegitimate. Fayehun suggested that recent labor union protests might be a distraction intended to shift focus away from these fraudulent activities.
The hospital maintains that the transition from the state-run institution to federal oversight follows a specific agreement that does not mandate automatic hiring for all previous employees. Management insists they cannot bypass federal hiring regulations or external protocols. Fayehun advised labor leaders to verify facts before taking sides, warning against being used to protect those involved in misconduct. The institution plans to assist law enforcement agencies fully to ensure accountability and remains dedicated to operating through merit and strict adherence to the law.
