Cross River State authorities report that 47 applicants are allegedly defrauded of more than ₦51.8 million after paying individuals who promised to secure local government jobs in the state. The Chairman of the Cross River State Local Government Service Commission, Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo, states this during an interview on Sparkling FM’s “Let’s Talk Nigeria.” He says the payments relate to the 2024/2025 local government recruitment exercise.
According to the state investigative panel referenced in one report, the applicants pay people claiming they could arrange appointments, but the scheme is linked to the recruitment process being cancelled. Both outlets attribute the figures to the commission chair and present the case as an alleged scam involving fake job offers rather than successful recruitment. The reports focus on the number of affected applicants and the amount lost, without detailing specific suspects, charges, or investigative outcomes.
The outlets broadly agree on the core facts: 47 applicants, over ₦51.8 million lost, and the alleged fraud connected to promised Cross River local government appointments. Differences are mainly in phrasing and the emphasis on the “state investigative panel” versus the commission chair’s live disclosure.
