The University of Lagos has warned the public about a fraudulent scheme involving impersonators posing as the Vice-Chancellor to run fake procurement deals, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious communications.
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has sounded the alarm over a sophisticated impersonation scam involving fraudsters posing as its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola.
In a statement released by Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, Head of the Communication Unit in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the university disclosed that individuals are reaching out to vendors under the false pretense of initiating official procurement processes.
These impostors have been reported to request upfront payments, offer illegal profit-sharing deals such as a 60/40 split, and use unofficial email addresses and social media accounts to conduct the fraudulent operations—particularly targeting IT-related contracts like laptop and computer acquisitions.
“These individuals are engaging in unauthorized procurement communications and are not affiliated with the university,” the statement read. “UNILAG adheres strictly to Nigeria’s procurement laws through transparent, competitive bidding processes.”
The university emphasized that no legitimate representative, including the Vice-Chancellor, would ever use private emails or social media for official business, nor request financial transactions outside approved institutional channels.
UNILAG confirmed that the case has been reported to security agencies and that an investigation is underway to identify and prosecute those involved.
The university urged the public to stay vigilant:
- Verify all communications through official UNILAG email addresses
- Be cautious of requests involving kickbacks or secretive dealings
- Ignore any messages sent from non-UNILAG domains or personal platforms
For verification or to report suspicious messages, the university advises contacting:
📩 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]
“Safeguarding the integrity of our institution requires public awareness and swift action. We will not tolerate the exploitation of our name for criminal purposes,” the university concluded.
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