By Jude Opara, Abuja
In an effort to preserve the positive image it has cultivated over time, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji has distanced itself from from the activities of some organizations and individuals allegedly issuing fake awards to unsuspecting individuals for illicit monetary gains.
In a statement personally signed by Dr. Adeniji on Wednesday, the SSAP said her office does not charge any money from recognitions, awards or engagements with members of the general public.
She further advised that people should be very cautious in dealing with anybody or group requesting them to make any payment for engagements and also report such requests to the Police.
She wrote; “This is to notify the general public that some individuals and organizations are fraudulently issuing fake awards and requesting payments to individual accounts in the name of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding.
“We wish to state categorically that:- The Office of the SSAP on School Feeding does not charge any fee for awards, recognitions, or engagements. -We do not ask individuals or organizations to make payments to individual accounts for any purpose related to our programs or activities.
“Any request for payment or issuance of awards in our name should be treated with caution. Please report any suspicious activities or requests to the nearest Police station”.
The SSAP while appreciating Nigerians for all their cooperation reassured that her office will continue to discharge its duties diligently in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of the present administration.
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