By Our Correspondent in Lafia
Sen. Godiya Akwashiki (APC- Nasarawa North), has warned members of his constituency and Nigerians in general to be wary of fraudsters luring them to make certain payments as “registration” and “processing fees” for a Federal Government Agric loan to be given to them through his office.
The Senator gave the warning in a statement he issued, a copy of which was made available to The Reporters, an online publication in Akwanga, Akwanga Local Government Area of State on Tuesday.
Akwashiki, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, therefore urged the members of the public to disregard such information, adding that it not true.
He said: “It has come to my attention, that some mischievous and unscrupulous elements are using my name and office to sway, swindle and defraud innocent and unsuspecting members of our constituency.
“This these criminal elements are doing by luring them to make certain payments as “registration” and “processing fees” for a Federal Government Agric loan to be given them through my office.
“I have authoritatively gathered that quite a number have been defrauded already and the lies about the loan (which is non-existent) is spreading fast like wild fire.
” I hereby clarify as follows- There is no such loan from my office and the fraudsters created a Facebook page with my pictures and are using it to perpetrate their dastardly acts.
” I want to make it clear that any information that purports to come from my office or me, especially those relating to giving of money or anything at all, should be jettisoned.
“I or my office will never ask people to make any payment for any assistance or social intervention program that we initiate.
“I encourage our people to always verify information from authentic sources before subscribing to it. Be sceptical of anything requiring payment of money for some assistance until all due diligence is observed.
“For emphasis, run away from anything or anyone that requests money or any form of gratification from you for anything at all in my name or the name of my office. I will never do that,” he said.
Akwashiki however, assured his constituents of his continued determination to key into positive policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the district.
The senator called on the people of the senatorial district and Nigerians to continue to support government policies and programmes in order to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
The lawmaker advises Nigerians to live in peace, be law abiding, respect constituted authorities and tolerate one another for development to thrive.
