MARIA ASSUMPTA UNIVERSITY, OWERRI ISSUES PUBLIC DISCLAIMER ON FRAUDULENT ONLINE ADMISSION SCHEMES

The Management of Maria Assumpta University, Owerri, Imo State, has officially released a public disclaimer alerting prospective candidates, parents, and the general public to the activities of fraudsters circulating false online advertisements regarding the institution’s 2026/2027 admission exercise.

The university administration clarified that unauthorized individuals have been collecting admission applications and requesting online fee payments under false pretenses.

Key Directives and Clarifications from University Management

In an official public notice signed by the University Management, the institution issued the following unequivocal statements:

* No Authorized Online Application Platform: Maria Assumpta University has not created, sanctioned, or authorized any online platform for the collection or processing of admission applications.

* No Approved Online Payment Channels: The institution has not approved any online channel, gateway, or digital portal for the collection of admission fees or any other fees for the 2026/2027 academic session.

* Offline Application Mandate: All legitimate admission-related application procedures and fee payments are strictly conducted through the official, offline channels of the university.

Security Warning to the Public

The management strongly advises members of the public to disregard all online admission solicitations and refrain from making payments to unauthorized digital accounts. The institution stated explicitly that any individual who engages with such impostors or online schemes does so entirely at their own risk.

Maria Assumpta University reiterated its commitment to maintaining transparency, security, and integrity throughout its admission processes. Members of the public seeking authentic admission guidelines are encouraged to contact the university directly through its official physical and institutional communication channels.