Presidency alerts on fake award letters, payment requests on school feeding

The Presidency has raised the alarm over fraudulent activities involving the circulation of fake award letters and fraudulent requests for payments allegedly issued in the name of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding.

In an official disclaimer released on Wednesday and signed by Dr. Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, the office cautioned stakeholders and the general public to be wary of scammers exploiting its name for financial gain.
The statement reads: “To all stakeholders and members of the public.

“This is to notify the general public that some individuals and organizations are fraudulently issuing fake awards and requesting payments to individual accounts in the name of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding.

“We wish to state categorically that: – The Office of the SSAP on School Feeding does not charge any fee for awards, recognitions, or engagements.”We do not ask individuals or organizations to make payments to individual accounts for any purpose related to our programs or activities.

“Any request for payment or issuance of awards in our name should be treated with caution.

“Please report any suspicious activities or requests to the nearest Police station.

“We appreciate your cooperation and vigilance in this matter.”

The Office reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and urged the public to report any suspicious approach or request made under its name to law enforcement agencies.