Ebonyi State College of Nursing Sciences issues admission disclaimer

The Management of Ebonyi State College of Nursing Sciences, Uburu has warned the public — especially prospective students and parents — about individuals or groups fraudulently using the college's name to sell fake admission forms and to extort money.

What the college says (summary)

1. Admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session are NOT on sale yet.
2. The College has NOT authorised any individual, agent, or online platform to sell forms or process admission on its behalf.
3. Official admission information will ONLY be published on the college's official website and on its notice boards.
4. Payments for admission forms and school fees can only be made through Remita, using an RRR generated from the school's official site. Payments to personal bank accounts are NOT accepted.
5. The college will not be liable for any loss incurred by anyone who transacts with fraudsters; suspicious activity should be reported to the college or the police.

Practical steps to avoid admission scams

• Wait for the official announcement: Check the college's official channels and physical notice boards before acting on any admission offer.
• Never pay into personal bank accounts: Legitimate schools will request payment via official payment channels (for this college, via a Remita RRR generated from the school's site).
• Verify RRRs and receipts: If you are asked to generate an RRR, make sure it was created through the school's official portal or finance office. Ask for an official school receipt after payment.
• Confirm identities: If someone claims to be an agent or staff, ask for official identification and confirm with the college's admissions or accounts office before transferring money.
• Keep records: Save screenshots, transaction IDs, receipts, and any communication. These are useful if you need to report fraud.
• Be cautious with unsolicited messages: Ignore calls, SMS, WhatsApp or social media messages that demand immediate payment or personal information.

If you suspect a scam or have already paid

• Contact the college immediately via its official contact channels and report what happened.
• Report the incident to the nearest police station and provide all evidence (transfers, chats, phone numbers).
• Contact your bank quickly to inform them of the unauthorised transaction and ask about possible recovery steps.
• Preserve all evidence and correspondence for use by the police or school authorities.

How to report suspicious activity

Report suspicious adverts, calls, or messages to the college and to law enforcement. The college has asked that the public report suspicious activity via the official college email: [email protected], or by visiting the nearest police station.

Final reminder

Always rely on official school announcements and verified payment channels. If an admission offer looks too quick or asks you to pay into a personal account, it is likely a scam. Stay cautious and confirm before you pay.