The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued an urgent warning regarding a fraudulent website falsely claiming to be recruiting Ad-hoc staff for the upcoming 2025 Population and Housing Census.
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NPC Denies Ongoing Recruitment Exercise
In a statement released by the NPC’s Director of Public Affairs, Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the Commission clarified that no recruitment process is currently in progress. The public is advised to disregard the fake website and avoid falling victim to online fraudsters.
The attention of the National Population Commission has been drawn to a fake website (https://qpetition.org/NPC-Ad-Hoc-Staff-Recruitment.html) created by some mischief makers concerning the purported recruitment for the 2025 Population and Housing Census with the intention to defraud unsuspecting citizens.
The Commission wishes to inform the public that it is not undergoing any census Ad-hoc Staff recruitment exercise at the moment as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has not issued a proclamation date for the conduct of the next Population and Housing Census,” the statement read.
Public Urged to Stay Vigilant
The NPC emphasized that official recruitment for census Ad-hoc staff will only be announced via national media outlets, the Commission’s social media platforms, and its official website once a date is confirmed by the President.
“Whenever Mr. President fixes a date for the conduct of the upcoming Population and Housing Census and the Commission wants to recruit Ad-hoc staff for the census exercise, it will be announced on the national media and the NPC social media platforms and website,” the statement reiterated.
Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba urged Nigerians to exercise caution, avoid the fraudulent website, and refrain from sharing personal details with scammers.
What You Need to Know
- Last Census in Nigeria: The last population census in Nigeria was conducted in 2006, recording a population of 140 million. Nearly two decades later, an updated census is crucial for national planning and policy-making.
- Support from National Assembly: The leadership of the National Assembly has expressed strong support for conducting a new census in 2025. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, stressed the need for an accurate population count to aid development planning.
- Funding Challenges: The biometric census planned by the NPC requires significant funding, and the current budget is insufficient. Alternative funding options, such as tapping into the Sovereign Wealth Fund, are being explored.
How to Stay Safe
- Only rely on official NPC communication channels for updates.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links claiming to offer NPC recruitment.
- Report any fraudulent websites or recruitment scams to the authorities.
Final Thoughts
As Nigeria prepares for an updated population census, the NPC is committed to ensuring transparency and accuracy. Citizens are advised to remain patient and stay informed through verified sources.
Stay tuned for further updates on NPC recruitment and census developments. For official announcements, visit the NPC website and follow their verified social media channels.
Source: Nairametrics
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