The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, on Saturday, raised the alarm over a fake LinkedIn account impersonating its Director-General, Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, warning members of the public to ignore and report any messages linked to the fraudulent profile.

In a press statement by the Institute's Media Consultant, Mr. Sam Eferaro, NIMR disclosed that the fake account has been sending deceptive messages to unsuspecting individuals, offering non-existent procurement opportunities, contracts, and other business engagements.

"The attention of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has been drawn to the existence of a fake LinkedIn account impersonating the Director-General of the Institute," the statement said.

"Members of the public are advised to disregard and ignore any messages purportedly from Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa offering procurement opportunities, contracts, or any form of business engagement, as such messages are fraudulent."

The Institute stressed that all its official dealings with vendors, contractors, partners, and the general public are carried out strictly through recognised and formal institutional channels, in line with established public service procedures.