NAFDAC issues warning on fake social media accounts

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Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, has issued a warning against using her Facebook and LinkedIn profiles to solicit money in exchange for employment or other favors.

Adeyeye said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja,

According to the NAFDAC director, the organization will never ask for reward in order to fulfill its mission.

“This is a security breach. NAFDAC and the DG will never request gratification to carry out its mandate.

“As a result of this, the social media account of the DG will no longer be in use until further notice.

“Members of the public are hereby advised to exercise due caution and report such activity to the EFCC  (+2348093322644) or the Department of State Services  (+2349153391309) in Nigeria. For international, call UK Interpol (+447971153192) or US Federal Bureau of Investigation (+18002255324).”