Federal Poly Nasarawa SUG Warns New Students Against Admission and Registration Scams

Last updated: 25 September 2026

New students of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN) have been warned to watch out for fraudsters targeting them during admission, clearance and registration. The warning came in a memorandum dated September 24, 2026, from the Office of the Director of Welfare I of the school’s Students’ Union Government (SUG).

The memo, signed by Comr. Alhaji Godday, Director of Welfare I, says there’s been an increase in scams aimed at newly admitted students. It gives five pieces of advice and asks anyone who suspects a scam to report it to the SUG right away.

What the SUG Is Telling New Students

First, don’t hand your admission or registration process over to strangers or anyone you can’t properly identify and trace. A friendly face who offers to “run everything” for you on day one could disappear with your money and documents.

Second, ask for proper identification from anyone who says they’re a staff member, agent, student leader or school representative before you accept their help. A real staff member or union official won’t mind showing proof of who they are.

Third, don’t pay into personal bank accounts because an unverified person told you to. Always confirm payment details through the school’s official channels first.

Fourth, be careful with anyone who promises to “settle,” “process” or fast-track your admission, clearance or registration for a fee. There’s no shortcut that’s worth paying a stranger for.

Fifth, verify before you trust or pay. If you’re not sure about something, ask the relevant school office or the SUG.

How to Report a Scam

Any student who suspects someone of trying to cheat, deceive, impersonate or pressure them should report it to the SUG Director of Welfare I. The memo lists two contact numbers for this: +2347049658957 and +2349167447276.

It helps to keep evidence when you report. Save chat messages, account numbers you were asked to pay into, phone numbers and the names people gave you. That makes it easier for the union and school authorities to act.

The warning comes at a busy time for FPN’s new intake. The polytechnic has been releasing its 2026/2027 admission lists, and newly admitted candidates have been paying acceptance fees and going through registration and clearance.

This is when scammers are most active. Many new students are away from home for the first time, don’t yet know how the school’s systems work and are anxious not to lose their admission. Fraudsters take advantage of that by posing as helpful insiders.

A simple rule keeps most new students safe. Accept your admission on the JAMB CAPS portal, and make school payments only through the channels listed on the polytechnic’s official portal or by the Bursary. If anyone asks you to pay outside those channels, stop and check with the school first.

Parents and guardians should pass this message on too, since scammers sometimes contact families directly with urgent requests for money “to secure” a student’s place. Still weighing polytechnic options for next year? See our list of the best accredited polytechnics in Nigeria.

Disclaimer: This article is independent, informational content and not an official Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa channel.