The Office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has issued a stern warning to the public regarding a fraudulent online loan application circulating on various social media platforms.
The deceptive offer, titled “N200,000 Palliative Loan By the Senate,” displays a misleading image of Senator Akpabio, alongside the coat of arms and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) logo. This fraudulent scheme, shared on Facebook under the account name Templeshort, falsely promises instant loan approval.
The public is urged to disregard this misleading advertisement, as it did not originate from the Office of the President of the Senate. It is the handiwork of fraudsters and unscrupulous individuals attempting to take advantage of unsuspecting Nigerians.
The official spokesperson for the President of the Senate, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, clarified that the Senate has no affiliation with Templeshort and disavows any association with any Facebook handle operating under that name.
Moreover, the President of the Senate is not engaged in any loan program or palliative arrangement.
“Senator Godswill Akpabio is not collaborating with the CBN or any other financial institution on any loan facility as a form of palliative,” emphasized Hon Eyiboh.
The public is strongly advised to exercise caution and remain vigilant against these criminal elements employing deceitful methods to exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.
The advertisement, along with similar ones claiming to be sponsored online by the Senate for loans or palliative measures, are categorically false. There is no such loan or palliative initiative within the office of the President of the Senate or under the name of Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Hon Eyiboh urged the public to disregard such scams and promptly report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.