FUTEs-IYIN Issues Disclaimer Over Fake Facebook Account Allegedly Belonging to the Vice-Chancellor

The Management of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti (FUTES-IYIN), has alerted members of the public to the existence of a fraudulent Facebook account created in the name of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Olugbenga Aribisala, using his photograph as its profile picture.

FUTEs-IYIN Issues Disclaimer Over Fake Facebook Account Allegedly Belonging to the Vice-Chancellor

According to the University Management, the individual(s) behind the fake account have been contacting members of the public and other individuals while falsely presenting themselves as the Vice-Chancellor. The account has reportedly been used to make procurement-related requests and circulate other false and unauthorised information.

The University has stated unequivocally that the Vice-Chancellor has no connection whatsoever with the account. It further clarified that Professor Aribisala does not operate a Facebook account and has not authorised anyone to create, manage or communicate on his behalf through any Facebook account.

Members of the public are therefore advised to exercise extreme caution and disregard any message, request, solicitation or communication from the said account or any other unauthorised social media account claiming to represent the Vice-Chancellor.

The University also clarified that the Vice-Chancellor is not responsible for the institution’s procurement processes. All procurement-related enquiries, requests and official communications should be directed to the Directorate of Procurement through the appropriate official channels.

The public is further advised not to make payments, release funds, disclose sensitive information or engage in any transaction based on instructions allegedly issued by the Vice-Chancellor through unofficial channels.

The University urges members of the public to rely solely on FUTES-IYIN’s official communication channels for verified information concerning the Vice-Chancellor and the University.

FUTEs-IYIN Issues Disclaimer Over Fake Facebook Account Allegedly Belonging to the Vice-Chancellor