Beware of fake empowerment scheme, NDDC warns Nigerians

Admin l Wednesday, Dec. 06, 2023

 

PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has warned members of the public of the existence of a fake empowerment scheme promoted by fraudsters in the name of the Commission.

In a statement, Director Corporate Affairs, Mr. Pius Ughakpoteni
said the fake empowerment scheme is being promoted by a website to deceive members of the public.

“The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to a fake social media account being used to deceive members of the public, claiming that NDDC is registering people for an empowerment scheme in the nine states under its mandate.

“The website: https://ndjobsskillsdb.ng/dataregistry leads unsuspecting members of the public to a fake “Niger Delta Youth HOPE” site, claiming to be a platform for “ Youth Data Registration” and “Niger Delta Skills Data Base.”

According to the NDDC, the fraudulent social media account directs prospective applicants to fill an online form, as well as submit copies of their educational certificates along with passport photographs.

“We wish to state unequivocally that the NDDC is not behind this fake registration platform, which is clearly aimed at deceiving the people of the Niger Delta region.

“Members of the public should note that the fraudsters are impersonating the NDDC-sponsored Project HOPE website”.

The NDDC explained that the scammers are using the name and logo of the NDDC, as well as that of Project HOPE to defraud members of the public.

“Clearly, the Online Account was created for the purpose of duping unsuspecting members of the public and in the process, bringing the NDDC and its Management to disrepute”.

The Commission said security agencies have been alerted to investigate and bring the criminals to justice.

“We advise those who have genuine businesses with NDDC to always cross check facts at the Commission’s official website: (https://www.nddc.gov.ng) and the authentic Project HOPE website: https://www.jobsskillsdb.nddc.gov.ng

“Anyone claiming to represent the NDDC or its Project HOPE in fraudulent empowerment announcements must be treated as a criminal and reported to security agencies for appropriate sanctions”, the image maker of the Commission said.