Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan Warns Public of Social Media Impersonation Scam Targeting Provost

The Management of the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan has issued a stern warning to the general public about a growing social media scam involving fraudulent impersonation of the College’s Provost, Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu.
According to a statement from Wilson Oyekemi Omowumi, Head of the Public Relations Unit, certain individuals are posing as the Provost on Facebook and potentially other social media platforms under the names “Jonathan Atungwu” and “Atungwu Jonathan Jeremiah.”
“These impostors are not in any way affiliated with the Provost or the College,” Omowumi emphasized. “Any communication, request, or transaction conducted through these names or unauthorized channels should be treated as fraudulent and immediately disregarded.”
The College clarified that all official communications from the Provost or the institution are disseminated only through verified and recognized institutional platforms. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious contact or activity to the appropriate authorities or the College Management.
The statement further stressed that the College will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from interactions with these fraudulent actors.
This notice underscores the increasing need for awareness and caution when dealing with social media interactions, especially involving high-profile academic figures.
The Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan warns the public about fraudsters impersonating Provost Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu on social media, urging vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity.
Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan alerts the public to social media impersonators claiming to be Provost Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu. The College urges caution and reporting of fraudulent activity.