Ogun State Government has warned members of the public against a fraudulent message circulating on social media platforms, falsely claiming that Governor Dapo Abiodun is offering N10,000 cash palliative per person across the state.
According to The PUNCH, this was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Governor, Kayode Akinmade.
The statement, categorically disclaimed the message in its entirety informing the public that it is an obvious scam and urged the people of the state not to fall for it.
The scam message also provides a link, urging individuals to apply for the said cash palliative and also share the information for others to benefit.
“The administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun is committed to genuine alleviation of the suffering of the citizens and residents of the state through initiatives such as the numerous empowerment programmes and policies it has rolled out since 2019 and the N5 billion intervention scheme it announced recently,” the statement said.
“The Ogun State Government is not involved in any form of cash transfer programme through the link provided in the scam message as https://taskcashup.com/get/OGUN-st-relief-funds/Apply/ogun-reg-portal,” the statement specifically clarified, adding that the link is fraudulent and unauthorized by the government.
The government also warned that any attempt to access or provide personal information through this link poses a significant risk to individuals and explained that authentic information regarding government intervention programmes and initiatives is disseminated through official channels, including government websites, press releases, and official social media handles.