UNIZIK warns over fake Vice-Chancellor Facebook account

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has raised an alert over a Facebook account falsely claiming to belong to its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyachie.

The warning came through a public notice issued on 5 January 2026 by the university's Information and Public Relations Office. The statement explained that an impersonator created a Facebook profile under the name Bond Anyachie, using the Vice-Chancellor's photographs to mislead students, staff and members of the public.

That page, which is being shared online, does not belong to Professor Anyachie. The university made that very clear.

Anyone who comes across posts, messages or requests from the fake account is advised to ignore them completely. No engagement. No replies. Just move on.

The school also pointed out that Professor Anyachie has only one recognised Facebook profile and it is already verified. Any other page using his name or images should be treated as suspicious, full stop.

This warning matters, especially for students. Fake accounts often target young people with false promises, messages about admissions, fees or favours that do not exist. Once money or personal details are shared, it becomes hard to fix.

What students and the public should do next

UNIZIK is asking for help in getting the impersonator's page taken down. Reporting it directly to Facebook helps speed things up.

Here is the process shared by the university, written plainly:

1. Open the fake Facebook profile.
2. Tap the three dots under the cover photo.
3. Choose Report profile.
4. Select Something about this profile.
5. Pick Scam, fraud or false information or Fake profile.
   If you choose fake profile, mark it as a Public figure and include the Vice-Chancellor's real profile details.
6. Submit the report.

It takes a minute or two. That small action helps protect others.

Why this notice should not be ignored

Impersonation on social media is common. University officials are regular targets because their names carry weight. When fake pages stay online, people fall for them. Some lose money. Others lose access to their accounts.

UNIZIK says public cooperation makes a real difference here. Reports from multiple users increase the chance that Facebook removes the page quickly.

Students are also encouraged to warn friends and course mates who may not have seen the notice yet. A quick message in a class group chat can stop a lot of trouble.

The university thanked everyone who has already reported the account and asked the public to remain alert online. Social media moves fast. Scams move faster.

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