The management of the North West University Sokoto has said that it has not commenced admission of students into the different faculties of the institution.
An online platform, https://otutu.com.ng had published fake admission notice, specifically at https://otutu.com.ng/nigeria/northwest-university-sokoto-state-admission-forms-for-2022-2023post-utme-fom-2/, purported to have been approved by the North West University, thereby duping unsuspecting public of various amounts of money.
However, a statement by the Registrar of the university, Alhaji Umar Musa Garun Babba made available to newsmen on Friday, said North West University Sokoto had not commenced admission of students.
“We wish to notify the general public that North West University has not commenced admission of students into various academic programs.
“We however note that a certain NorthWest University Sokoto, has placed notice of admission on a website https://otutu.com.ng with the following information:
‘NorthWest University Sokoto State Admission Forms For 2022/2023, Post Utme Fom/Transfer Form/Direct Entry Form Is Out, Call 09162993014 (ADMIN OFFICE Person OF Dr. MRS. JUDITH A.WILLIAMS) for more Information On How to Apply And Admission Assistance.
The Other Available Programmes Are (1)Post Graduate Diploma Form (pgd), (2) Masters Degree Forms (MA/MBA/MS/M.sc/M.ed/MRes/Mphil/Mst/MPA/MLS ETC.) (3). Undergraduate Forms (Predegree Form/Ijmb Form/Jpeb Form/Sandwich Form/Inter school Transfer Form/Change Of Institution Form/Diploma Form Etc.) Are Still On sale Call Office Of The admin On +2349162993014 for more details on how to apply and register online. Contact Office Of The Admin On Process Of Making School Fees Payment.’
“We wish to categorically state that this is not only fake but a scam intended to dupe unsuspecting public who have desire to study at the North West University Sokoto.
“Preparations are on top gear to commence admission in September for which details of the application process would be wildly publicized and authentic website of the University be made known,” Garun Babba said.
He called on the general public to beware of scammers’ tricks and avoid being duped.
