The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has cautioned Nigerians against a fraudulent, AI-generated video circulating online that falsely uses her image to promote a supposed government-backed investment scheme.
In a post shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Okonjo-Iweala described the video as fake and unauthorised, urging members of the public not to fall for the claims.
“Just alerting Nigerians. Another fake AI-manipulated video. The authorities are handling. Just wanted to alert you to be aware of this,” she said.
The viral video claims that viewers can participate in a special investment programme promising unusually high financial returns. According to the clip, participants could earn as much as ₦2,660,000 within their first week after making a minimum investment of ₦380,000, with no daily involvement or financial expertise required.
It further alleges that the scheme is open to Nigerians aged 30 and above, offers automated profit generation, and allows withdrawals at any time. The video also claims that only 4,000 accounts are available, with more than 80 per cent already taken.
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Okonjo-Iweala advised Nigerians to exercise caution and rely only on verified communication channels, stressing that she uses only one social media platform for official updates.
“As I repeatedly said, I never post anything on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp. Anything emanating from these sources with my image is not from me. I only post on Twitter/X. I just don’t want people to be duped,” she warned.
She added that relevant authorities are currently investigating the origin of the video in a bid to halt its spread and protect unsuspecting members of the public.