30. September 2026
Admin
UNICAL disowns impostor posing as 'Prof Odong'
The University of Calabar has disowned an impostor parading himself as "Prof. Odong" and allegedly "defrauding students under the guise of helping them improve their examination results."
The university, in a statement by its Public Relations Unit, said its Security Department had established that there was no staff member known as Prof. Odong in its Information and Communication Technology unit.
According to the statement, the "suspect, using telephone number 08144115929, allegedly contacts students, tells them that their examination results are poor and demands money to assist them."
It said preliminary checks also indicated that the suspect operates from the Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Fraud Alert: The University of Calabar has warned students about an impostor posing as "Prof. Odong" who contacts students claiming their examination results are poor and demanding money to help improve them.
Management's Warning
The management urged "students to disregard any communication from the suspect."
It also warned students "against disclosing personal or examination details or making payments to anyone" claiming to have the ability to alter or facilitate their results.
"Management has zero tolerance for all forms of unethical practice and would not hesitate to sanction anyone found culpable," the statement added.
The university urged students who had been contacted by the suspect to "report the matter promptly to the appropriate authorities for necessary action."
It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students and safeguarding the integrity of its academic processes.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail |
Information |
| Institution |
University of Calabar (UNICAL) |
| Impostor Alias |
"Prof. Odong" |
| Alleged Crime |
Defrauding students over exam results |
| Phone Number Used |
08144115929 |
| Suspect Location |
Iseyin LGA, Oyo State |
| UNICAL Response |
Zero tolerance; report to authorities |
| Student Advisory |
Disregard communications; do not disclose details or make payments |
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Final Thoughts
The University of Calabar's swift action in disowning the impostor posing as "Prof. Odong" is a welcome reminder of the importance of vigilance against fraud in Nigeria's education sector.
The suspect's alleged scheme — contacting students, claiming their results are poor, and demanding money to "improve" them — preys on the anxieties of students who may be desperate to pass their examinations. By publicising the scam and providing the phone number and location of the suspect, UNICAL is helping to protect its students and warn others.
The university's message is clear: there is no "Prof. Odong" in its ICT unit, results cannot be altered by paying money, and any such communication should be reported immediately. Students are advised to remain vigilant and never disclose personal or examination details to unknown individuals. As UNICAL reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on unethical practices, the incident serves as a cautionary tale for students across the country.
Education Watch: The University of Calabar has warned students about an impostor posing as "Prof. Odong" who contacts students claiming their examination results are poor and demanding money to help improve them.
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