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The National Population Commission (NPC) has issued a warning to prospective ad-hoc staff for the upcoming 2023 population and housing census. The NPC has cautioned individuals to be careful and not fall victim to impostors claiming to be NPC personnel. The NPC has urged individuals who have applied for ad-hoc staff appointments to be cautious and not be swindled of their hard-earned money. The director of NPC in Ondo State, Mr Yemi Falusi, stated that approval to work as ad-hoc staff for the commission in the upcoming census is completely free and based on merit. The NPC has received reports of the activities of unscrupulous elements claiming to be NPC personnel. The NPC has taken this matter seriously and has issued a statement to warn individuals of the risks associated with these fraudulent activities. In the statement, Falusi advised those who may have fallen victim to these fraudsters and have lost varying amounts of money to report to law enforcement agents for the arrest and prosecution of those complicit in the offence. The NPC has emphasized its primary responsibility to protect its integrity and ensure that perpetrators of criminal acts using the commission’s name are brought to justice. It is important to note that the NPC has urged individuals to be vigilant and not fall for fraudulent schemes. The NPC has reiterated that the approval to work as ad-hoc staff for the commission is free and based on merit. The NPC has advised individuals to be careful and verify the authenticity of any person or organization claiming to be an NPC personnel. It is also recommended that individuals report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. In conclusion, the NPC has warned prospective ad-hoc staff for the 2023 population and housing census to be cautious and not fall victim to impostors claiming to be NPC personnel. The NPC has emphasized that the approval to work as ad-hoc staff for the commission is free and based on merit. It is important to verify the authenticity of any person or organization claiming to be an NPC personnel and report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.