Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has raised the alarm over activities of fraudsters, who defrauded unsuspecting public on fake digital platforms, purportedly belonging to him.
Obaseki explained that the criminals used all kinds of tactics, including posing as the Edo state governor or his agents, who could give jobs, contracts and other favours for a fee.
The governor advised his supporters on the various digital media channels to be circumspect and disregard the antics of the fraudsters.
“Our attention has been drawn to this extremely fraudulent act. As a state government, we do not advertise jobs or contracts on my personal website, Facebook, Instagram pages or Twitter handle. We have specialised ministries and agencies that handle such and related matters.
“We do not collect money for jobs or contracts. Our employment process is transparent and job-seekers compete for the available job opportunities. Our contractors go through standard procurement process to secure jobs or contracts,” the governor said.
Meanwhile, the state government, in collaboration with Action Aid Nigeria and the Ideal Development Resource Centre (IDRC), have concluded plans to train 1,600 youths and women on vocational skills for self-sustenance.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Magdalene Ohenhen, disclosed this in Benin, at a sensitisation workshop on migration, with the theme: ‘Creation of Alternative to Irregular Migration through Socio-Economic Empowerment and Sensitisation Project,’ yesterday.
She said the workshop would bring to the fore, ills of illegal migration, human trafficking and exploitation.
“About 60 percent of the 1,600 beneficiaries of the training would be women and youths aged between 18 and 40 years,” she said.
She said trainees are expected to learn fishery, snail farming, vegetable and crop production, poultry farming, automobile repairs, fashion and hair-making, and woodwork technology.