NUPRC denies ongoing recruitment and warns of job scams
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has alerted the public about fake and AI-generated employment letters being circulated in its name. Eniola Akinkuotu, the commission’s Head of Media and Corporate Communications, issued a statement warning job seekers to be cautious of scammers demanding money for job placements. The commission emphasized that there is no recruitment exercise currently underway. It urged people to verify any employment claims before taking action or making payments.
What we know
- The NUPRC has received reports of fake employment letters and scams involving its name.
- Eniola Akinkuotu warned that some fraudsters are demanding money from people, claiming they can secure jobs at the commission.
- The commission has reported these fraudulent activities to law enforcement agencies for investigation.
- NUPRC clarified that there is no ongoing recruitment exercise at the commission.
- The public is advised to be cautious and verify any job-related information before responding or making payments.
