Tue Sep 10 17:17:00 UTC 2024: ## NDDC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Internship Scheme List
**PORT HARCOURT** – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a strong warning to the public against a fraudulent youth internship scheme beneficiaries list circulating on social media.
The commission, in a statement released on Tuesday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, clarified that the list is a fabrication by fraudsters seeking to exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.
“The NDDC does not require any fees or payments for the placement of qualified youths in its internship programme,” the statement emphasized.
Thompson-Wakama further stated that the actual list of beneficiaries has not yet been compiled, approved, or released. The selection process is ongoing, and the final list will be drawn from the official NDDC database.
“Only those who were duly registered between August 5, 2024, when the registration was formally launched and August 31, 2024, when it closed, will be considered,” she added.
The NDDC spokesperson urged Nigerians, particularly youth, to disregard any unauthorized list that does not originate from official NDDC channels. She reiterated the commission’s commitment to transparency and fairness in all its activities, including youth empowerment programs.
“We encourage beneficiaries of our programmes to verify facts on the NDDC’s official and social media handles,” the statement concluded.
This warning comes as a vital reminder for young Nigerians seeking opportunities to be wary of scams and to rely on official channels for accurate information.
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