The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong warning to the public regarding a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, one of its Permanent Secretaries. The fake account has been falsely awarding contracts, requesting assistance, and offering rewards to unsuspecting Nigerians online.
In an official statement released on Friday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, clarified that the Ministry has no connection with the account and urged Nigerians to disregard any communications from it. “This fraudulent account is being used to disseminate false information and malicious schemes,” the statement said.
The Ministry emphasized that Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed does not operate any social media accounts. It also reminded the public that recruitment into the Nigerian Foreign Service is exclusively handled by the Federal Civil Service Commission and that the Ministry does not request payments for job applications or appointments.
Authorities are currently collaborating with security agencies and Meta, Facebook’s parent company, to investigate and shut down the fake account. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and protecting citizens from online fraud.
This warning follows a recent disclaimer about fake recruitment exercises circulating online, highlighting ongoing efforts to safeguard Nigerians from scams exploiting official identities.
The Ministry advises everyone to stay vigilant, verify official announcements through proper channels, and report suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
