Nigerians beware: Walmart Nigeria isn’t on Twitter

by Emmanuel Ogunsola | Jan 8, 2016

Back in August of 2015, Walmart executives paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to further affirm the giant retailer’s stance on establishing a presence in Nigeria.

Just yesterday, a tweet posted from a supposed official Walmart Nigeria account engaged Nigerians on Twitter.

Nigeria are you ready?

— Walmart Nigeria (@Walmart_Nigeria) January 7, 2016

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The poll has received varying reactions from Nigerians.

However, it turns out this account is a fake, as confirmed by the official Walmart global account.

@Techpointdotng Thanks for asking. This is not an official account and does not represent Walmart. -Rick — Walmart (@Walmart) January 8, 2016

It is definitely advised that Nigerians on Twitter be warned.

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Nigerians beware: Walmart Nigeria isn’t on Twitter

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