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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