NPC warns of fake recruitment website for 2025 census

From Idu Jude, Abuja

The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has not called for a recruitment exercise for the 2025 National Population Census, thereby describing as fraudulent the website https://npc-career.allprogram.site/job, created by individuals with malicious intent.

A press statement from Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, Director of Public Affairs, on Tuesday, indicated that the fake site falsely claims to facilitate recruitment for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, aiming to defraud unsuspecting citizens.

The statement further reads in parts: “We want to state unequivocally that the Commission is not currently conducting any recruitment for ad-hoc staff related to the upcoming census. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has stated that a committee will be established to align the census budget with the government’s present financial situation before proclaiming the conduct of the upcoming biometric Population and Housing Census.

“Nigerians should be aware that when there is a date for the census and it becomes necessary for the Commission to recruit ad-hoc staff for the exercise, it will be officially announced through national media outlets, as well as the NPC’s verified social media platforms and website.

“Consequently, we urge the general public to disregard the fake website and its misleading information to avoid falling victim to scams. The Commission is actively investigating the creators of this fake website. We encourage everyone to seek accurate information regarding the NPC’s activities from our official social media handles and website.

“The NPC is committed to keeping the public informed about developments concerning the first biometric Population and Housing Census in Nigeria. We appreciate your support in ensuring a successful census exercise.”