Osun youth commissioner debunks fake empowerment scheme

The Osun State Commissioner for Youths Affairs, Olagunju Moshood has distanced himself from a fraudulent empowerment grant programme.

Olagunju while declaring the information as false in a statement on Thursday said the information relating to the fake scheme did not emanate from the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

Olagunju encouraged unsuspecting members of the public, especially youths, to be cautious and not fall victim to the scam.

It was gathered that faceless persons have taken to social media to announce an Osun Youth Empowerment Grant Program of ₦50,000 (Phase 1).

Olagunju, while warning the members of the public not to click on the link, revealed that the Ministry has taken steps to investigate and identify those behind the fraudulent scheme and also collaborate with relevant authorities to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators.

He said, "The Office of the Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Osun State, has been made aware of a fraudulent scheme circulating on social media platforms, purporting to be the 'Osun Youth Empowerment Grant Program of ₦50,000 (Phase 1)'. 

"This scheme is fake and did not emanate from the Ministry or the Osun State Government. We urge the public, particularly our youths, to be cautious and not fall victim to this scam.

"Please note the following: The link provided is not legitimate and should not be clicked.

"Do not provide personal information or make any payments.

"This scheme is not affiliated with the Osun State Government or the Ministry of Youth Affairs.

"We are taking immediate action to: Investigate and identify those behind this fraudulent scheme.

"Collaborate with relevant authorities to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators."

The youth commissioner urged those who have fallen victim to the scam to report to the nearest police station or the Ministry for immediate action.