PRESS RELEASE
SUBEB UNCOVERS CONTRACT SCAM
The Cross river State Universal Basic Education Board wishes to inform the public that fraudulent elements are engaging in using the Board’s name in perpetrating fraud against unsuspecting members of the public. This is coming on the heels of an uncovered contract scam being perpetrated by a government appointee.
The suspect was caught while trying to defraud his victim by presenting him with four (4) forged Award Letters for execution of projects amounting to one hundred and thirty-five million naira (N135, 000,000).
This unwholesome act exhibited by a government official is considered most embarrassing to the state. The Executive Chairman has promised to unveil the culprit after briefing His Excellency, the Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade.
Meanwhile the culprit has been handed over to the police for further investigation.
Documents recovered from him include:
1. 4 contract award letters
2. Bill of quantities for the fake jobs
3. Technical drawings and other documents.
Members of the public are therefore warned/advised to embark on proper verification in all matters within and outside SUBEB before engaging in any business.
The Board equally reminds members of the public that it does not charge any fee in the discharge of any of its functions, be it employment, promotion or any contractual obligation.
Signed
Dr (Barr.) Stephen Odey
Ex. Chairman SUBEB
11th April, 2018
