NDDC issues disclaimer on misleading information circulating in the social media on Youth Internship Scheme

 

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has issued a disclaimer on misleading information circulating in the social media, requesting “all Nigerian youths” to submit their account numbers for the payment of N50,000 monthly stipend promised by the Commission for beneficiaries of its Youth Internship Scheme.

The NDDC said in it statement that fraudsters are behind this mischievous information are luring the youths to submit their account details and other personal information in order to receive the payment.

The NDDC is notifing the public that it has not released the final list of beneficiaries, which will be drawn from the Commission’s official database of those registered between August 5, 2024, when the registration was formally launched and August 31, 2024, when it closed.

The NDDC wish to appeal to those who registered for the scheme to exercise patience, as they are almost through with the selection process.

It also advised members of the public, especially the youths who are eagerly waiting for the completion of the selection process, to beware of the antics of scammers and seek information only from the NDDC official channels.

The NDDC said it was being very meticulous with the selection process because it remains committed to transparency and fairness in all itb activities, including the youth empowerment programmes.

The NDDC said it finds it very disturbing that some mischievous individuals are trying to take advantage of the youths who are genuinely eager to be gainfully engaged in legitimate activities.

All inquiries about it Youth Internship Scheme and other empowerment programmes, should be channeled through it official information platforms. The NDDC also encourage it beneficiaries of its programmes to verify facts on the NDDC’s official website: [nddc.gov.ng] and social media handles.

 

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