The University of Ibadan has refuted the viral list of 100 fake professors uncovered in universities across the country.
The Nation reports the list had generated flurry of reactions with many institutions debunking the list.
The viral list seen enlisted some names of fake professors in some universities in the country.
Checks by The Nation shows the report was published in December 2019 by Channels TV online platform and it resurfaced on social media platforms especially Whatsapp in January 2024.
Reacting, the institution clarified that names in the viral list were not known to the university.
It noted that the University publishes its calendar wherein all the names of bona-fide academic staff are listed, but these names are not on the calendar.
A statement signed by its Registrar and Secretary to Council and Senate, G. O. Saliu noted that: “The management of the University of Ibadan read with dismay the baseless story making the rounds that some fake professors were identified in the University.
“The management categorically states that none of the listed Professors have ever been listed as staff of the University. Bi-ennially, the University of Ibadan publishes its Calendar wherein all the names of bona-fide academic staff are listed. These names are not on the Calendar.
“Members of the public are enjoined to disregard such stories as the University of Ibadan would never jeopardise the integrity of its academic programmes by parading fake professors.”
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