NDDC gives update on NYIS programme

As the wait for the final list of shortlisted candidates continues, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has given an update on NYIS programme.

The Commission has frowned at fraudsters wanting to extort money from unsuspecting members of the public for the ongoing NDDC Youth Internship Scheme N50,000 monthly stipend.

In a statement signed by Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs, NDDC, on Thursday, said there has been a misleading information circulating on social media requesting all Nigerian youths to submit their account numbers for the payment of N50,000 monthly stipend.

Thompson-Wakama, who described the aforementioned information as fake and not originating from the Commission, said, “The fraudsters behind this mischievous information are luring the youths to submit their account details and other personal information in order to receive the payment.

“Please, note that the NDDC has not released the final list of beneficiaries, which will be drawn from the Commission’s official database of those registered between 5th August 2024, when the registration was formally launched and 31st August 2024, when it closed.

“We wish to appeal to those who registered for the scheme to exercise patience, as we are almost through with the selection process.

“We advise members of the public, especially our youths who are eagerly waiting for the completion of the selection process, to beware of the antics of scammers and seek information only from the NDDC official channels.

“We are being very meticulous with the selection process because we remain committed to transparency and fairness in all our activities, including our youth empowerment programmes.

“It is indeed disturbing that some mischievous individuals are trying to take advantage of our youths who are genuinely eager to be gainfully engaged in legitimate activities.”

Thompson-Wakama further directed that “All inquiries about our Youth Internship Scheme and other empowerment programmes should be channelled through our official information platforms. We also encourage beneficiaries of our programmes to verify facts on the NDDC’s official website: [www.nddc.gov.ng] and social media handles.”