The Niger State Government has distanced itself from an online portal being shared on social media, calling it a fraudulent scheme targeting the state’s youth and farmers.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Lawal Tanko, the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, revealed that the portal was created by fraudsters aiming to exploit Governor Mohammed Bago’s initiatives to advance agriculture and youth empowerment.
“The attention of the Niger State Government has been drawn to a fraudulent online portal currently circulating on various social media platforms, claiming to be a registration platform for a Niger State Youth Empowerment and Farmers’ Grant Programme,” the statement read.
Usman confirmed that no such registration portal had been initiated by the government and urged residents to remain cautious and report suspicious activities or links to the appropriate security agencies.
“The Niger State Government wishes to emphasise that all legitimate government programmes and initiatives are announced through official channels, including the state government’s official website and verified social media handles. When any empowerment programme is launched, it will be properly communicated through these official channels,” he stated.
He further advised residents to be wary of sharing personal information on suspicious platforms and to stay alert against similar fraudulent schemes that misuse the government’s name.
