From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Federal Government has warned the public to be aware of purported fake appointments by unscrupulous elements to swindle unsuspecting individuals.
Head of Information in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Segun Imohiosen, in a statement, described as false the information circulating on the social media, emails, text messages, and other outlets, urging members of the public to submit their curriculum vitae at a fee, to a non-existing desk at the Office of the SGF, to facilitate their selection for various federal government’s appointments.
He further warned that the culprit is using the name of the former Director of Information, who is now retired, Willie Bassey, and some fraudulent contacts to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
The SGF warned peddlers of such fraudulent requests to desist forthwith from using the Office to fleece unsuspecting members of the public or face the wrath of law.
“The culprit has been using the name of the former Director of Information, Willie Bassey, and these fraudulent contacts; Aliyu Isah; +234 9168487156, +234 8035557865, and email; [email protected], among others to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians.
“The general public is, by this notice, advised to be wary of the perpetrators of these dubious activities and their cohorts, and disregard such information being peddled around.
“Any official enquiry and clarification should follow the official communication channels of the OSGF via www.osgf.gov.ng and [email protected].
“In view of the above, the SGF warns peddlers of such fraudulent requests to desist forthwith from using the Office to fleece unsuspecting members of the public or face the wrath of law.”