The National Population Commission (NPC) has disowned a fraudulent website advertising recruitment for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, warning Nigerians against falling victim to the scam.
In a statement on Thursday, the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Taibat Oloruntoba, clarified that no recruitment exercise is currently underway, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to set a date for the census.
She assured that any official hiring process would be announced through verified media channels, including national newspapers and NPC’s official platforms.
The NPC also revealed ongoing efforts to identify those behind the fake website, urging the public to rely only on credible sources for updates.
“As Nigeria prepares for its first biometric census, we remain committed to transparency and public awareness,” the statement added.