The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has alerted the public to disregard any online requests for cash transfers to any account in her name or participation in empowerment schemes.
She disclosed that investigation had revealed that certain individuals had floated programmes purportedly with her endorsement and established phoney bank accounts.
Speaking via a statement issued in Abuja by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media , the Minister said, “Specifically, it was discovered that some people had created fake social media accounts in her name, promoting empowerment schemes with mouth-watering offers. They range from trade exhibitions and agricultural grants to Nollywood events, among others.