Niger Govt. debunks fake appointment letter circulating on social media
The Niger government has disclaimed a fake appointment letter circulating on social media, describing it as “false, fabricated, and bearing no authenticity.”
A statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to Niger Government (SSG), debunked the appointment letter in Minna on Tuesday.
He clarified that the letter purporting to announce Alhaji Mohammed Rabiu Daja’s appointment as Sarkin Yakin Zone C by the state governor Umaru Bago was entirely fabricated.
The SSG denied issuing the appointment letter, emphasising that official appointments are communicated through proper government channels.
“The circulating letter is fake and holds no official validity, no appointment of Sarkin Yakin Zone C has been made by the state government,” he said.
The government urged the public to disregard the false information and verify news from official sources, stressing its commitment to transparency.
The statement said legal action would be taken against those responsible for creating and spreading the misinformation.
The SSG appreciated the public’s vigilance and encouraged continued cooperation in combating misinformation.
