The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has warned the public about scammers impersonating its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, attempting to conduct fraudulent procurement schemes involving laptops and computers.

Scammers have contacted individuals via social media platforms, proposing upfront payments, secrecy, and a fake 60/40 profit-sharing arrangement while using private emails instead of official UNILAG domains.

UNILAG emphasized that all legitimate procurements follow transparent, legal procedures without upfront payments or kickbacks and urged the public to report suspicious communications immediately.

The university has reported the fraud to law enforcement and is cooperating with investigators to prosecute the perpetrators, advising verification through official communication channels.