NPC Issues Warning Over Fake Census Recruitment Website for 2025
LAGOS – The National Population Commission (NPC) has sounded the alarm over a fraudulent website masquerading as an official recruitment portal for the 2025 Population and Housing Census. The commission’s warning comes as Nigerians gear up for the country’s first biometric census, with preparations underway but no recruitment currently in progress.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NPC spokesperson Erelu Taibat Oloruntoba urged the public to steer clear of the deceptive site, identified as https://npc-career.allprogram.site/job. The website has been falsely advertising job openings for ad hoc staff tied to the upcoming census, a claim the NPC has firmly debunked. “We want to state unequivocally that the Commission is not currently conducting any recruitment for ad hoc staff related to the upcoming census,” Oloruntoba emphasized.
The alert follows President Bola Tinubu’s announcement on Monday that a special committee will be established to review the census budget and align it with the government’s fiscal realities. Only after this process, Tinubu noted, will a formal proclamation be made to kick off the highly anticipated biometric Population and Housing Census. With no official timeline yet set, the NPC stressed that any claims of active recruitment are premature and misleading.
Oloruntoba assured Nigerians that when the time comes to hire ad hoc staff, the commission will make a formal announcement through credible channels. “Nigerians should be aware that when a date is set for the census and recruitment of ad hoc staff becomes necessary, it will be officially announced through national media outlets, as well as the NPC’s verified social media platforms and website,” the statement read. Until then, the public is urged to disregard any recruitment-related information circulating online, particularly from unverified sources like the fake website in question.
The NPC has also launched an investigation into the perpetrators behind the fraudulent site, signaling its determination to crack down on scammers exploiting public anticipation for the census. “The Commission is actively investigating the creators of this fraudulent website,” Oloruntoba said, encouraging citizens to report suspicious activity and rely solely on the NPC’s official communication channels for updates. These include the commission’s verified social media handles and its legitimate website, which remain the only trusted sources for accurate information.
The warning underscores the NPC’s broader commitment to transparency as it prepares for the landmark 2025 census, which will leverage biometric technology to deliver a more precise count of Nigeria’s population and housing data. With millions of Nigerians expected to participate, the commission is keen to protect the public from scams that could erode trust in the process.
As the nation awaits further details on the census timeline, the NPC has reiterated its dedication to keeping citizens informed every step of the way. For now, Nigerians are advised to stay vigilant, avoid engaging with dubious websites, and await official announcements before pursuing any census-related opportunities. The commission’s message is clear: when it comes to the 2025 census, patience and caution will be key to avoiding fraud.