The attention of the Management of Federal University Lokoja has been drawn to the existence of a fraudulent Facebook account bearing the name “Gbenga Ibileye”, which falsely impersonates the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye.

The general public is hereby informed that this account is fake and is being operated by unscrupulous individuals with the intent to deceive, defraud, and exploit unsuspecting persons.

For the avoidance of doubt, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye does not operate or authorize any such Facebook account for personal, official, or financial engagements. Consequently, members of the public, staff, students, and all stakeholders are strongly advised to:

1. Disregard and avoid any interaction with the said account;
2. Refrain from responding to messages, friend requests, or financial solicitations originating from it;
3. Decline any request for money, favours, or sensitive information linked to the fraudulent profile.

Anyone who engages with or transacts through this fake account does so entirely at their own risk.

The University has commenced appropriate steps to report the account and bring the perpetrators to justice. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the appropriate authorities.

Federal University Lokoja remains committed to safeguarding its reputation and protecting the public from fraudulent schemes.

Signed:
Dr Tosin Olagunju 
Director, Directorate of Strategic Communication and Corporate Documentation
Federal University Lokoja