By Ebi Kesiena
In a recent development, Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has categorically debunked the existence of a purported child support scheme titled “FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ₦50,000 CHILD SUPPORT FUND FOR ALL NIGERIAN PARENTS IS ONGOING.”
The minister emphasized that the scheme and its accompanying link are fraudulent and did not originate from the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, MHAPA.
The Minister clarified that all social intervention schemes initiated by the Ministry are meticulously documented, made available in the public domain, and officially communicated to the Nigerian public through proper channels.
In a statement on Sunday by Rasheed Zubair, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister, urged Nigerians to disregard the link to prevent falling victim to the scam and losing their hard-earned money.
He emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of citizens and warned against engaging with unauthorized schemes.
According to the statement, the so-called “Child Support Scheme” in circulation is entirely fabricated and holds no affiliation with any of the Ministry’s legitimate initiatives.
The public is hereby alerted to exercise caution, as the Minister pointed out that unscrupulous individuals with malicious intent are behind the misleading advertisement and the associated link.
Adding that security agents have been mobilized to identify and apprehend those responsible for this fraudulent scheme.
‘’As of November 19, 2023, security agencies are actively pursuing the perpetrators, and the public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the fake child support scheme’’.
