Yesterday, a certain story made the rounds on social, quoting one Shadrack Scott, who was said to be a spokesperson for the Canadian Labour Department, asking that Nigeria allows at least 1 million of its citizens to occupy the over 6 million jobs in Canada.
That narrative was reposted by several people on the internet including some prominent Nigerians.
Well, it’s fake news. Be careful not to fall for a scam.
The Canadian Embassy has issued an official statement on Twitter, warning people not to fall for it.
“If you’ve seen this link on your social media timeline, don’t fall for it. For REAL information about travelling to Canada, go to cic.gc.ca,” the embassy tweeted alongside an image that boldly crossed the narrative in red.
“Over 4,200 Nigerians were approved for permanent residency in Canada in 2017, which is almost double the number from the year prior. Nigerians in Canada make important contributions to both countries,” the embassy continues in a follow-up tweet.
“If you see a story online about moving to Canada that seems too good to be true – shine your eyes well-well o!!!“
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