FUADSI Disclaims Viral Fake Resumption Date Memo for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal University of Agriculture Dutsin-Ma and Industrial Studies (FUADSI) has issued an urgent disclaimer regarding a fraudulent memo circulating on social media. The fake document falsely claims to announce the official resumption date for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Fake Memo

What the Fraudulent Document Claims

• False Resumption Date: Monday, February 26, 2026
• False Source: Allegedly from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor
• Status: Completely fabricated and unauthorized

Official University Position

In a disclaimer signed by Mr. Afolabi Tunde Muritala, Registrar, on December 27, 2025, FUADSI management explicitly stated:

"No official resumption date for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session has been approved or announced at this time."

Key Clarifications

• The viral memo did not originate from authorized university personnel
• The document is fraudulent and should be disregarded entirely
• No resumption date has been officially approved yet
• Official announcement will come through proper university channels only

How to Identify Fake University Communications

Red Flags of Fraudulent Documents

• Shared only on personal social media accounts, not official university platforms
• Poor formatting or unofficial letterheads
• Spelling errors or grammatical mistakes in official communications
• No verifiable signature or contact information
• Claims of urgency without official confirmation
• Requests for immediate action without proper authorization

Official FUADSI Communication Channels

For verified information about resumption dates and other university matters, use only these official channels:

• Official Website: www.fuadsi.edu.ng
• Registry Office: Contact through duly designated communication channels
• University Notice Boards: Check official campus notice boards
• Department Heads: Verify information through your department
• Official Email: Communications from @fuadsi.edu.ng addresses only

What FUADSI Students Should Do

Immediate Actions

• Ignore the fake memo completely
• Do not share the fraudulent document with other students
• Delete any copies you may have received
• Warn others that the memo is fake
• Wait for official announcement from university management

Stay Informed Correctly

• Monitor www.fuadsi.edu.ng for official announcements
• Check campus notice boards regularly
• Follow official FUADSI social media accounts (verified accounts only)
• Contact the Registry Office for verification of any questionable information
• Trust only communications from official university email addresses

Why Fake Memos Are Dangerous

Consequences of Believing False Information

• Missed Deadlines: Actual resumption date might be earlier or later
• Academic Disruption: Planning based on false dates causes confusion
• Financial Impact: Booking transport or accommodation based on wrong dates
• Credibility Damage: Sharing false information undermines trust

Reporting Fraudulent Documents

If you encounter suspicious university communications:

• Report to the Registry Office immediately
• Do not engage with or respond to fraudulent communications
• Help protect fellow students by warning them
• Cooperate with university investigations into the source

Official Resumption Date

Current Status: No official resumption date has been announced for the 2025/2026 first semester.

When the official date is approved, it will be communicated through:

• FUADSI official website (www.fuadsi.edu.ng)
• Official university email addresses
• Campus notice boards
• Verified university social media accounts
• Department heads and faculty deans

For Enquiries

For verified information about academic calendar and resumption:

• Website: www.fuadsi.edu.ng
• Contact: Registry Office through official university channels
• Office: Office of the Registrar, FUADSI, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State

Important Reminders

• The February 26, 2026 resumption date is FAKE
• Wait for official announcement from FUADSI management
• Verify all university communications through official channels
• Do not make travel or financial plans based on unverified information
• Report suspicious documents to university authorities