Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has issued a statement distancing itself from a fraudulent social media account falsely representing its Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sani Usman Kunya. The clarification was provided in a press release by Zailani Bappa, the Director of the university’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations, on Monday.
The statement addresses concerns raised by a concerned individual who discovered a fake Facebook account under the name of Professor Kunya, which was being used to scam unsuspecting individuals. The fraudulent account attempted to deceive users by soliciting money under the guise of facilitating a contract award.
The university’s release emphasizes that Professor Kunya will not conduct any official transactions or request financial favors through social media. It reassures the public and university stakeholders that the Acting Vice-Chancellor does not operate a Facebook account and has not authorized anyone to manage a social media profile on his behalf.
The university urges the public to be cautious and avoid engaging with any such fake accounts that falsely represent its officials.
Written By: Idu Sunita