The National Examinations Council (NECO) has raised alarm over a fake Facebook account impersonating its Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, warning that it is being used to defraud unsuspecting individuals.
In a statement released on Sunday, NECO disowned the social media profile and alerted the public to steer clear of the fraudulent page. “The account is fake and has no affiliation with Prof. Wushishi or the Council,” said Azeez Sani, NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations.
According to NECO, the fake profile is being used by fraudsters posing as the Registrar to deceive and potentially scam members of the public. “This is a calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the Council and exploit the public,” the statement read.
The examination body added that security agencies have been notified and are taking steps to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. NECO further urged Nigerians to verify official communication through the Council’s verified platforms only.
“We advise everyone to be vigilant, and not to engage with any suspicious accounts claiming to represent NECO or its officials,” Sani warned.
The Council emphasised its commitment to integrity and transparency, especially in an era where online scams continue to rise. It called on the public to share verified information and report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.
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