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Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday said job scammers are directing unsuspecting Nigerians seeking government appointments to submit their curriculum vitae to a non-existing desk in his office, while also charging fees for the fraudulent activity.
A statement signed by the Director of Information at the SGF’s office, Willie Bassey, noted that the SGF was aware of forged introductory letters purportedly issued from his office to secure favours from individuals and corporate entities.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has been drawn to unrelenting activities of faceless persons using the social media and other platforms to lure unsuspecting members of the public to submit their curriculum vitae at a fee, to a non-existing desk at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, for Federal Government appointments.
“The Office is similarly aware of inaccurate information being peddled around regarding constituency projects being executed under its supervision.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation neither executes nor supervises constituency projects.
“Also, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has become aware of numerous forged introductory letters purportedly issued from his office, seeking diverse favours from individuals and corporate entities for personal gains.”
The statement further warned the public not to engage the services of such individuals, adding that efforts are being made to apprehend those behind the job racketeering.
It also directed the public to contact the office of the SGF through the appropriate channel.
“The general public is by this notice advised to beware of the clandestine activities of these dubious and fraudulent persons and their cohorts going about to fleece unsuspecting members of the public.
“Assuredly, the government has evolved measures to track these unpatriotic and faceless persons and will bring to justice anyone found engaging in these unwholesome activities,” the statement added.