By: Sultan Usman
Claim:
National Population Commission (NPC) recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 Population and Housing Census.
Verdict: Misleading
Full Text:
A viral advertisement has been circulating online, claiming that the National Population Commission (NPC) is currently recruiting ad-hoc staff for the upcoming Population and Housing Census. The advertisement directs applicants to an unofficial website and asks for personal details, creating the impression that the recruitment process is ongoing.
However, the NPC has officially disowned this claim, stating that it is not conducting any recruitment at this time. In a press release, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, clarified that no census date has been announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and therefore, any recruitment advertisements circulating online are false.
The NPC has warned Nigerians to be wary of fraudulent websites and individuals impersonating the Commission for recruitment purposes. The public is urged to only rely on official NPC communication channels for authentic updates.
Verification:
FactCheckAfrica had earlier flagged this advertisement as false weeks ago. To verify the NPC’s official position, we checked multiple reliable sources, including:
- NPC’s Official Website (https://nationalpopulation.gov.ng)
- NPC’s Verified Social Media Handles
- Reports from Credible News Outlets:
From our verification, there is no ongoing recruitment for census ad-hoc staff as of now. Any official recruitment will only be announced through NPC’s website and recognized national media channels.
How to Verify Official NPC Information:
- Visit NPC’s official website: https://nationalpopulation.gov.ng
- Follow NPC on its verified social media pages for authentic updates.
- Be cautious of third-party websites and avoid sharing personal information on unverified platforms.
Conclusion:
The claim that the NPC is recruiting ad-hoc staff for the 2025 census is misleading. The Commission has publicly refuted this information, urging Nigerians to rely only on official sources. Anyone seeking census job opportunities should wait for an official announcement from NPC and ignore unauthorized adverts to avoid scams.
