The University of Calabar, UniCal, has warned students against a fake social media publication urging them to undertake fresh Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, regularization and indemnity procedures.
Mr. Effiong Eyo, the Public Relations Officer of UniCal, issued the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Calabar, describing the publication, attributed to one Offiong Okon, as false, unverified and mischievous, and urging students to disregard its content.
He said UniCal had not authorized any directive requiring students to undertake fresh JAMB regularization or indemnity procedures.
According to him, students should not repeat the process simply because forms they had previously submitted bear the name of the former Vice-Chancellor.
The UniCal spokesperson also clarified that the absence of signatures on previously submitted forms did not provide any basis for students to begin a fresh regularization process.
Eyo advised students with admission or JAMB regularization issues to contact the appropriate authorities within UniCal for clarification before taking any action.
He urged students to rely on official JAMB channels and recognized the university platforms for accurate and verified information concerning regularization and indemnity matters.
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“I urge students to rely on official JAMB channels and recognized university platforms for accurate information concerning regularization and indemnity matters,” he said.
The UniCal PRO warned students against acting on unofficial circulars, social media posts, text messages or other unverified communications relating to JAMB regularization.
He said students should always confirm the authenticity of any directive with the university before responding to it, particularly where payments or personal information are involved.
Eyo further cautioned students against making payments or complying with deadlines contained in unauthorized communications without first verifying their authenticity.
He noted that relying on unverified information could expose students to unnecessary expenses, confusion and possible fraudulent activities.
The university therefore encouraged students to remain vigilant and ensure that information concerning admissions, JAMB regularization and other academic procedures comes from official UniCal or JAMB channels.
Eyo also warned individuals seeking to drive traffic to their Facebook pages and other social media platforms against using the name of the University of Calabar without authorization.
He said the use of UniCal’s name to circulate unverified information could mislead students and damage the credibility of the institution.
The university urged students to disregard the circulating publication and seek clarification directly from relevant UniCal authorities whenever they are uncertain about any admission or JAMB-related directive.
The University reiterated its commitment to providing students with accurate information and protecting them from misleading communications concerning their academic processes.
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