Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has issued a stern warning against a forged circular targeting parents and guardians. The fake document, dated December 29, 2025, carries a forged signature of Registrar Alhaji Kabiru Garba Aminu, fnipr, and contains false information regarding a January 2, 2026 reopening and a ₦80,000 accommodation charge. The University Management confirms these claims are entirely untrue and fraudulent.
Zailani Bappa, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Vice Chancellor, issued the university’s response on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Bappa stated:
”FAKE CIRCULAR LINKED TO ATBU”
”The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University has noted in circulation on some social media platforms, a circular, purportedly released from the registry of the University, advising parents and guardians that the University will re-open on Friday, 2nd January, 2026.
”The circular further stated the amount of 80,000 (Eighty thousand naira as accommodation fees. The said circular, which carries the date of 29th December, 2025, has a forgery of the University Registrar’s signature, Alhaji Kabiru Garba Aminu.
”Management categorically disown this circular and wishes to distance itself from its intent and content entirely.
”The University wishes to call on parents, guardians and other stakeholders to disregard the circular and be reminded that the date of resumption for returning students remains Monday, 5th January, 2026 while new students will resume on Monday, 12th January, 2026 as indicated duly in the Senate approved academic calendar for 2025/2026 academic session.”
However, the University has categorically debunked malicious claims regarding a fee review, which were disseminated by fraudulent online actors. An official university spokesperson stated:
”Furthermore, management has not reviewed or intends to review registration fees for both new and returning students at the moment.
”We wish our students a happy return and a prosperous new academic year.”
