The Management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has issued a public disclaimer regarding a fraudulent email address created in the name of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Babatunde Omojola.
In a statement by the BOUESTI Deputy Registrar, Public Relations and Protocol, Temitope Akinbisoye, the university states categorically that the email address domain.ng.co.com@gmail.com does not belong to the Vice-Chancellor and is not connected to him or the university in any way. The address was maliciously created by unknown individuals with the intent to defraud unsuspecting members of the public and organizations.
Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard any message, request, or communication emanating from the fraudulent email address or from any other unofficial source claiming to represent the Vice-Chancellor.
All official communications from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the university are transmitted only through the university’s official channels and recognized institutional email addresses.
Anyone who receives suspicious messages or requests purportedly from the Vice-Chancellor should verify such communication through the university’s official platforms before taking any action.
The university has commenced appropriate steps to report the matter to relevant security agencies for investigation and necessary action.
Management appreciates the cooperation and vigilance of the public in helping to prevent fraudulent activities carried out in the name of the university.
