By Rareview News Report
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has warned Nigerians seeking opportunities under its training and human-capacity development programmes to beware of fraudsters demanding payment for registration, selection or placement.
The Board stressed that applications for its training programmes are free, and prospective beneficiaries should not pay individuals or intermediaries claiming they can secure placement.
The warning is particularly important as NCDMB continues to roll out skills-development programmes designed to equip Nigerians with technical and digital competencies for employment and entrepreneurship in the oil and gas industry and its linkage sectors
NCDMB’s official guidance indicates that candidates for relevant training programmes are selected through the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGICJQS) portal, where eligible Nigerians are encouraged to register and update their profiles.
The Board has also specifically stated that it does not charge applicants any fee
The warning comes against the backdrop of growing interest in NCDMB-supported training initiatives, including programmes targeting young graduates and other Nigerians seeking to acquire industry-relevant skills.
NCDMB has consequently urged applicants to rely only on information published through its official channels and to use approved application portals.
Prospective applicants are advised to treat anyone demanding money in exchange for registration, selection, placement or “special consideration” as a potential scammer.
The Board’s message is unambiguous: no applicant needs to pay anyone to access an NCDMB training opportunity.
NCDMB’s official website is ncdmb.gov.ng, while its official guidance directs eligible candidates to the NOGICJQS platform for applicable training opportunities.
Applicants are also advised not to surrender personal documents, banking details, passwords or verification codes to unverified persons claiming to represent NCDMB.
With the Board expanding its human-capacity development programmes, public vigilance is essential to ensure that opportunities intended to empower Nigerians do not become avenues for fraud.