The attention of Babcock University has been drawn to a fraudulent Facebook account created in the name of the President/Vice-Chancellor. The university management wishes to clarify that this account is an impersonation and does not represent the institution or its leadership.

The Facebook account bearing the name Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole is FAKE. It was not created, nor is it managed by the President/Vice-Chancellor or Babcock University. Any messages, requests, solicitations, or directives emanating from this account are fraudulent and must be completely disregarded.

Babcock University and the Office of the President/Vice-Chancellor DO NOT solicit funds, request personal information, or conduct official university business through unofficial social media accounts or private messaging platforms.

The University is currently collaborating with Meta and relevant security agencies to shut down the fraudulent accounts and investigate this breach.

All students, staff, and members of the public are enjoined to follow these precautions:

• Do not engage with the fake Facebook account.
• Do not share any personal, financial, or institutional information if contacted.
• Report and block the fake Facebook account immediately.
• Report any suspicious activity to the university via official channels only.

To ensure you are receiving authentic information, please refer only to the following verified platforms:

• Official University Facebook Page: Babcock University
• Official VC Facebook Page: President/VC-Babcock University
• Official Website: www.babcock.edu.ng

All official communication is issued exclusively through verified university platforms and official university email.

Signed:

Associate Vice President Communication Media and Branding
Babcock University
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State