Ogoja College of Nursing Sciences debunks viral social media video

Ogoja College of Nursing Sciences debunks viral social media video

 

The Provost of the College of Nursing Sciences, Ogoja, Dr. (Mrs.) Ohora Enyieko, has categorically denied allegations circulating on social media accusing the college management of extortion.

 

The statement, released over the weekend, dismissed the claims as baseless and malicious.

 

Dr. Enyieko described the viral video that prompted the allegations as “a display of unmitigated ignorance” regarding the procedures of academic administration. She clarified that verification and authentication of students’ academic credentials are conducted only after admission into the college — a standard practice in higher institutions across Nigeria.

 

“The verification of certificates from examination bodies such as WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB is the responsibility of the college and occurs only after a student has been admitted,” she explained. “This is the same procedure adopted by universities, polytechnics, and monotechnics.”

 

According to the Provost, the controversy stemmed from a group of students who were found to have submitted fake results. She emphasized that the college acted within its rights by dismissing them once the falsification was discovered during the certificate authentication process.

 

Dr. Enyieko also responded to calls for refunds from affected students, asserting that academic activities — including distribution of uniforms, commencement of lectures, and payment of fees — begin immediately after admission. “The question of a refund does not arise,” she said, adding that all charges are clearly outlined in the admission brochure and are consistent with what is charged in similar institutions.

 

The statement also accused the author of the controversial video of making veiled threats and attempting to blackmail the college administration. Dr. Enyieko stated that the individual had previously visited her office to discuss unrelated grievances and later threatened to publish false information unless his demands were met.

 

She encouraged parents and guardians who may have credible complaints of extortion to submit formal petitions to the appropriate authorities, such as the Hon. Commissioner, the College Board, or the Provost’s office.

 

In her closing remarks, Dr. Enyieko warned the public against being misled by individuals she described as “paid petition writers turned bloggers,” whose sole aim is to tarnish reputations for personal gain.

 

“There is no case of extortion from the management or board of the College of Nursing Sciences, Ogoja,” she reiterated firmly. “This institution remains committed to upholding transparency, integrity, and academic excellence.”