I've been asked to provide THE OVERSEA TRAVELERS INSURANCE POLICY (OTIP) COVER for Shell company in Nigeria

Question

I've been asked to provide this:

THE OVERSEA TRAVELERS INSURANCE POLICY (OTIP) COVER, is a mandatory requirement by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) this is because the policy is a prove that you are medically fit; to work in Nigeria and also it is a per-requisite to renew your resident/worker's permit every year.

The OTIP should have benefits to the tune of $5,000,000.00(FIVE MILLION US DOLLARS) and the duration is one year, it should include benefits for loss of luggage, repatriations, medical, permanent disability and death etc

for a job in Nigeria, is it a scamm?

Answer 1

Nigeria is the world's capital for financial scams.

Yes it is a scam. Never transact any money with Nigerian companies.

If you plan on working there, check out whatever you think you need in your own country from major reliable institutions.

Sources:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/aler...

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8171053/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_fee...

Answer 2

Yes.