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Students on mid-semester break, OAU disowns fake resumption notice

From The Punch · (34m ago) English

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  • Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) management has warned students and the public to disregard a fake resumption notice circulating on social media.
  • The university is currently observing a three-week mid-semester break approved by the Senate, and the fake notice was falsely attributed to the Registrar.
  • OAU urges stakeholders to remain calm and vigilant against misinformation, assuring that official communications will be disseminated through verified channels.

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has issued a stern warning against a fraudulent resumption notice that has been circulating on social media platforms. The university administration clarified that the institution is currently in its approved three-week mid-semester break, emphasizing that the purported notice is unauthorized and its signature forged.

In a statement released on Friday, the university's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, described the fake letter as the work of "mischief makers and agents of confusion." He stressed that the document did not originate from the Registrar's office or any legitimate university body. Olarewaju condemned the notice for its "false and highly malicious" content, calling it "satanic in intent, reckless in conception and condemnable in its entirety."

The attention of the Management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been drawn to the circulation of a fake letter purportedly issued and signed by the Registrar of the University in respect of the ongoing three-week mid-semester break approved by the University Senate.

— Abiodun OlarewajuOAU Public Relations Officer, addressing the fake resumption notice.

OAU management is committed to maintaining transparency and order within the university community. They have urged students, parents, guardians, alumni, staff, and all stakeholders to disregard the fake notice and rely solely on official communication channels for accurate information. This proactive measure aims to prevent unnecessary tension and confusion among the university populace.

The university administration reiterated its dedication to the welfare of its community members and encouraged everyone to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant against the spread of misinformation. This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of combating fake news and its potential to disrupt academic activities and create undue anxiety.

The content is not only false and highly malicious, but also satanic in intent, reckless in conception and condemnable in its entirety.

— Abiodun OlarewajuDescribing the nature of the fake document.
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