The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, said the attention of the commission has been drawn to the fraudulent activities of scammers claiming to represent the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme for which registration closed on August 31, 2024.
While drawing the attention of the general public on the matter on Friday 6th September, 2024, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the Director, Corporate Affairs said, “We received reports that several persons have been getting unsolicited messages stating that they have been selected for the NDDC Internship Scheme, accompanied by requests for personal information and an acceptance fee”.
“Please, be advised that the NDDC does not require any fees or payment for placement of qualified youths in its internship programme.”
“We wish to state unequivocally that the NDDC is not behind this purported selection process, which is clearly a scam. Our official communications will always come from verified website and social media handles.”
“If you receive a message similar to the one described, we urge you to disregard the fraudulent message and report it to the appropriate authorities. Your safety and privacy are our top priority.”
“For any legitimate inquiries about our empowerment programmes, please contact us directly through our official channels.”
“We advise beneficiaries of our programmes to always cross check facts on the Commission’s official website: (www.nddc.gov.ng), and our authentic social media platforms.”