Public should beware of fake social media accounts – NIMASA DG

By Ajibola Adedoye

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him.

 

Dr Mobereola made me his statement via his  verified X handle @MobereolaD  on Tuesday, September 2, 2024.

 

He said these fake accounts are not affiliated or endorsed by him, or the Agency, in any way.

 

Dr Mobereola however advised members of the public to be wary and only communicate with official social media platforms.

 

The statement reads: “For the avoidance of doubt, any party that puts itself forward as acting on behalf of NIMASA, or any member of the Agency’s Executive Management, for any purpose whatsoever is completely false and NIMASA disclaims and bears no responsibility whatsoever for their action.

 

“Members of the public are hereby urged to treat with suspicion any such offerings and verify their claims in order not to fall prey to these scammers, as NIMASA has not designated any entity or persons to act on its behalf. Please report such incidents to info@nimasa.gov.ng or the appropriate law enforcement Agencies”.

 

According to the statement signed by

Osagie Edward, Head, Public Relations

NIMASA, “The DG thus expressly disclaimed any liability for any losses incurred by any person(s) as a result of reliance on such fraudulent  facebook accounts, Linkedin , e-mails and other online publications.”