By Gabriel Dike
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday raised alarm of some fraudulent individuals impersonating the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola and warned the public not to deal with them.
In a statement signed by the Head, Communication Unit of UNILAG, Adejoke Alega-Ibraheem, said the institution received reports of individuals impersonating the vice chancellor, Prof. Ogunsola in a procurement scam.
She noted: “Reports indicate that these fraudsters have contacted individuals via social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, X and WhatsApp), falsely claiming to be the vice chancellor and attempting to orchestrate sham procurement processes for laptops/computers, with fabricated requirements for secrecy, upfront payments and improper financial arrangements.
“These individuals went as far as proposing an illegal 60/40 profit-sharing scheme and directing communications to private email addresses rather than official UNILAG domains.”
The image maker unequivocally stated UNILAG conducts all procurement activities through transparent, competitive processes in full compliance with Nigerian Procurement Laws.
According to her, at no time would any legitimate representative of UNILAG, least of all the VC, request upfront payments, propose kickback arrangements, or conduct official business through personal email accounts or social media platforms, warning that any such communication be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.
“We have already taken swift action by escalating this matter to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. The university is cooperating fully with investigators to identify and prosecute those responsible for this criminal impersonation.
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“To protect yourself and our institution, we urge all members of the public to exercise extreme caution. Official UNILAG communications will always come through verifiable institutional channels. Should you receive any suspicious approaches claiming association with UNILAG leadership, please verify through our official email, [email protected].
The image maker stressed that the university remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
The university warned that it would not tolerate the misuse of the institution’s name or the impersonation of its officials for criminal purposes.
Alega-Ibraheem said: “Together, through vigilance and cooperation, we can protect the integrity of our beloved institution and prevent others from falling victim to these predatory schemes.”