MOUAU Warns Job Seekers Against Fraudsters Exploiting Recruitment Exercise
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has warned job seekers against scammers exploiting its 2025 recruitment process, stressing that employment is not for sale and that the Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, does not demand payment for jobs.
The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, has issued a strong warning to the public over the rising number of fraudulent activities linked to its ongoing recruitment process.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chief Public Relations Officer of the university, Ubadire Agua, said the institution had observed a surge in cases where individuals were being contacted by impostors claiming to have influence over the university’s employment process.
According to Agua, some desperate applicants have reportedly approached staff members and intermediaries seeking assistance in securing jobs, with a few even asking about the cost of getting employed at the university.
The clarification follows MOUAU’s recent advertisement for teaching and non-teaching positions, which appeared in several national newspapers on October 10, 2025.
Agua stressed that the Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has never demanded and will never demand money or any form of gratification from job applicants.
“The attention of the management has been drawn to reports of individuals and groups trying to take advantage of the university’s recruitment exercise to defraud unsuspecting applicants,” Agua stated. “The Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has never demanded, and will not demand, any form of payment for employment.”
He warned members of the public to be cautious and to disregard anyone who claims to have the authority to influence recruitment outcomes for financial gain.
“Employment at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is not for sale. No jobs are reserved or allocated to any individual or group,” he said.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment process that adheres strictly to public service regulations.
MOUAU advised applicants to follow only official communication channels and verify all information directly from the university to avoid falling victim to scammers.
The institution also reiterated that any attempt to offer or receive bribes in exchange for employment would attract severe disciplinary and legal consequences.
