Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has issued a warning to Nigerians about a housing scheme that is allegedly using his name, official title, and photograph to solicit public subscriptions and payments. The minister's office received reports of a WhatsApp group promoting the scheme, which has raised concerns about potential scams. In response, the minister's office has released a statement denying any connection to the scheme.
According to the statement, the minister's identity and photograph are being used without authorization to promote the housing scheme. The minister's office described this development as an attempt by individuals or groups to mislead Nigerians and obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public. The office emphasized that the minister is not associated with any housing scheme, investment program, or financial venture seeking money from the public.
The minister's office has urged Nigerians to disregard advertisements, social media posts, and other promotional materials using his name or photograph to solicit payments for housing projects or investment schemes. The office warned that those responsible for the unauthorized use of the minister's identity could face legal action and prosecution. Nigerians are advised to be cautious when dealing with schemes that use the names or photographs of public officials to attract subscribers.
The Office of the Minister of Defence views this unauthorized exploitation with gravity and will not hesitate to initiate swift legal action and involve security agencies to arrest and prosecute any individuals, groups, or organizations caught using the minister's identity or image to take undue advantage of citizens for pecuniary gains. The office is taking this matter seriously and is committed to protecting the public from potential scams.
Members of the public are advised to report suspicious messages and suspected fraudulent schemes involving the minister's name to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Nigerians are also urged to verify the authenticity of housing projects and investment opportunities before making financial commitments, particularly when the names or photographs of public officials are used to attract subscribers. This will help prevent potential scams and protect the public's interests.
The warning by the minister's office highlights the need for Nigerians to be vigilant when dealing with investment opportunities or housing schemes. The use of public officials' names or photographs to promote schemes is a common tactic used by scammers to gain credibility and trust. The minister's office is working to prevent such scams and protect the public from potential financial losses.
In conclusion, the Minister of Defence has warned Nigerians against a housing scheme that is using his image to solicit public subscriptions and payments. The minister's office has denied any connection to the scheme and has urged Nigerians to be cautious when dealing with similar schemes. The office will take swift action against individuals or groups caught using the minister's identity or image for pecuniary gains.
Key points
- The Minister of Defence has warned Nigerians against a housing scheme using his image to solicit public subscriptions and payments.
- The minister's office has denied any connection to the scheme and has urged Nigerians to be cautious when dealing with similar schemes.
- Those responsible for the unauthorized use of the minister's identity could face legal action and prosecution.
