Fake Contracts: Upstream Regulator Cautions Stakeholders Against Patronising Fraudsters

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has issued a strong warning to oil and gas stakeholders against engaging fraudsters parading fake contracts in the sector.

The commission, stated on Monday that unscrupulous individuals are using tactics such as name-dropping and misinformation on social media to deceive members of the public, do so with the sole intention of extorting money from them and are hereby warned to desist from such acts.

“To set the record straight, all contract processes at the NUPRC are done transparently and strictly in line with the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and other extant regulations.
“Therefore, anyone who transacts with a third party in order to gain an imaginary undue advantage within the NUPRC does so solely at their own risk,” head, Corporate Communication and Media, Eniola Akinkuotu, stated.
He said the corporation will also use its website – www.nuprc.gov.ng – or local newspapers for tenders to bid.