The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued a public warning about a fraudulent website falsely claiming to be recruiting for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.
In a statement signed by NPC spokesperson Erelu Taibat Oloruntoba on Tuesday, the Commission clarified that it is not currently recruiting ad hoc staff for the census.
The website, https://npc-career.allprogram.site/job, has been falsely presented as a recruitment platform for the upcoming national exercise.
The NPC assured the public that when recruitment begins, an official announcement will be made through national media, as well as the Commission’s verified social media platforms and website.
It urged Nigerians to ignore any information from the fraudulent site to avoid falling victim to scams.
Official Census Plans
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu announced plans to establish a committee to align the census budget with the government’s financial position before issuing a formal proclamation for the biometric Population and Housing Census.
Meanwhile, the NPC confirmed that it is actively investigating those behind the fake recruitment website and reiterated its commitment to providing accurate information through its official communication channels.
“We want to state unequivocally that the Commission is not currently recruiting ad hoc staff for the 2025 Census.
“Nigerians should be aware that when a date is set and recruitment is required, it will be officially announced via national media and the NPC’s verified social media platforms and website.
“We urge the public to disregard the fake website and its misleading information to avoid falling victim to scams. The Commission is investigating those responsible and advises everyone to rely on official NPC channels for updates,” the statement read.
The NPC reaffirmed its dedication to keeping Nigerians informed as preparations continue for the country’s first biometric Population and Housing Census.