Cynthia Ezegwu
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned members of the public against fraudulent social media accounts impersonating its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu, the commission clarified that Komolafe does not own or operate any social media accounts on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.
Akinkuotu cautioned Nigerians to desist from engaging with such fake accounts to avoid being defrauded by impostors.
“For the sake of clarity, the Commission Chief Executive has no social media accounts. Members of the public are therefore advised against interacting with such pages to avoid being defrauded,” the statement read.
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The commission said it has initiated actions to identify and prosecute those behind the impersonation, describing the move as part of its broader efforts to curb online fraud targeting unsuspecting citizens.
The NUPRC also advised Nigerians to rely solely on its verified social media handles and official website — www.nuprc.gov.ng — for accurate information about its activities and updates.
“The public is enjoined to be wary of the antics of impersonators while efforts are being made to bring fraudsters to book,” the statement added.