UNIZIK Warns Against Illegal Money Collection from Students

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) management has issued a stern warning against staff members who illegally collect money from students following its 361st management meeting held on October 2, 2025.

The Problem

The university has received rising complaints about unauthorized financial demands made by both teaching and non-teaching staff members. These collections are often made compulsory, leaving students with no option but to comply.

Management's Directive

UNIZIK management has declared that:

• No staff member should extort or illegally collect money from students under any guise
• Violators will face severe consequences
• All payments must be made into official University/Faculty/Departmental accounts
• No payments should be made into personal accounts of any staff member

What Students Should Do

1. Do not offer money to staff members voluntarily or under pressure
2. Refuse unauthorized payment requests
3. Report any such incidents to the University Authority
4. Keep records of any improper demands for evidence

Official Statement

The memo was signed by Dr. Chinenye Gloria Okeke, Registrar of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, serving as an official warning to both staff and students.

Students who have experienced such incidents are encouraged to come forward and report to help maintain academic integrity.