The Lagos State Ministry of Health has dissociated itself from advertisements being place on the Internet for admission into the Lagos State School of Nursing.

A disclaimer issuedon Thursdayby the Ministry, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Modele Osunkiyesi, hinted that the advertisers invite unsuspecting individuals to pay into their personal accounts.

“The Lagos State Ministry of Health hereby dissociates itself from such advertorials. Please kindly note that the Lagos State Ministry of Health will not by text message or e-mail, request any prospective candidate for admission into the Lagos State School of Nursing, Igando to pay any money into an agent’s (Individual or Corporate) bank account.

“Members of the public are advised to channel all enquiries regarding sale of forms and admission procedure to the Coordinator, Lagos State School of Nursing Complex, Alimosho General Hospital, Igando, or contact 08176981957 or 08033061863 for any clarification.

“Anyone who deals with these touts does so at his or her own risk,” the government warned.