The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating in connection with the NDDC Youth Internship Scheme. Otuekong Orok Otu Duke, the Cross River State representative on the NDDC board, has raised concerns over these deceptive messages, which falsely claim that individuals have been selected for the programme and request personal information and payment of an acceptance fee.
The NDDC emphasized that no payment is required for internship placements and that any such requests are fraudulent. The public is advised to disregard these messages and rely solely on information from official NDDC sources, including the NDDC website and its verified social media channels.
Furthermore, the commission clarified that no list of selected beneficiaries from Cross River State has been compiled, and any circulating lists are fraudulent. The final list of beneficiaries will be drawn from the NDDC’s official database, ensuring transparency and fairness across all three senatorial districts in Cross River State.
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NDDC Issues Fraud Alert on Youth Internship Scheme
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) warns the public to beware of fraudulent messages regarding its Youth Internship Scheme. No payments are required for the program, and any circulating lists of selected beneficiaries from Cross River State are false. Official information can only be obtained from the NDDC website and verified channels.
