The Southern Delta University, Ozoro (SDU) has cautioned students, prospective students, parents, guardians and members of the public against dealing with unauthorised agents or intermediaries in connection with final-year clearance, admissions, registration and other new-intake processes.
The warning was contained in an Internal Memorandum dated September 8, 2026, issued by the Office of the Registrar and addressed to staff and the university community.
The institution said all its official processes are conducted through designated channels and stressed that no agent has been authorised to collect money, influence procedures or guarantee admission, clearance or any other university service.
University Warns Against Unauthorised Agents
Southern Delta University urged members of its community and the general public to be particularly careful when approached by individuals claiming to have the ability to facilitate university processes.
According to the memorandum, students and prospective students should deal directly with the appropriate university offices whenever they need to complete official procedures.
The warning covers activities relating to final-year clearance, admission, registration and other processes connected with new intakes.
The university's position is that these procedures should be handled through its approved and designated channels rather than through third-party intermediaries.
Do Not Pay for Admission or Clearance Assistance
The university specifically advised students and prospective students not to pay agents or unauthorised individuals for final-year clearance or new-intake processes.
It also warned against anyone claiming that payment can be used to secure admission, speed up clearance or influence an official university procedure.
Students should therefore be cautious of requests for money from persons who present themselves as university representatives or claim to have connections that can guarantee a favourable outcome.
Students Warned About Sharing Personal Information
Beyond financial transactions, the institution also warned members of the university community against sharing sensitive information with third parties.
Students and prospective students were advised not to disclose personal information, login details or examination and admission credentials to unauthorised persons.
The warning is intended to help prevent individuals from gaining improper access to students' accounts or using their information in connection with fraudulent activities.
Verify Information Before Taking Action
Southern Delta University further advised members of the public to verify any information or instruction with the appropriate university authority before acting on it.
This means students should confirm the authenticity of messages, requests or instructions that appear to relate to admission, clearance, registration or other official processes.
Where an individual requests money or claims to have the ability to influence a university procedure, the institution advised that such a person should be reported to the appropriate university authority.
University Rejects Responsibility for Unauthorised Transactions
The memorandum contains a strong disclaimer concerning dealings with unauthorised agents and intermediaries.
Southern Delta University stated that it will not be held responsible for any loss, fraud, misrepresentation or other consequences arising from transactions or dealings with unauthorised agents or intermediaries.
Students and other members of the public are therefore encouraged to ensure that their dealings concerning university services are carried out through officially recognised channels.
Staff Also Warned Against Acting as Intermediaries
The caution is not limited to students and prospective applicants.
The university specifically directed its staff to desist from acting as intermediaries or facilitating unauthorised transactions on behalf of students or prospective students.
This reinforces the institution's position that official processes should be handled through the appropriate university structures rather than through informal arrangements.
Advice to Southern Delta University Students and Applicants
Anyone dealing with Southern Delta University should take note of the following key points from the memorandum:
- Use the appropriate university offices for official processes.
- Do not pay unauthorised persons for clearance or new-intake procedures.
- Do not share personal information, login details or examination/admission credentials with third parties.
- Confirm questionable information or instructions with the appropriate university authority.
- Report individuals soliciting money or claiming they can influence university processes.
The university's notice does not announce a new admission deadline, fee or application procedure. Its primary purpose is to warn the university community and the public about unauthorised intermediaries and potential fraudulent activities.
The memorandum was signed by Mrs. Ejiroghene Etobro and dated September 8, 2026.
Prospective students and members of the university community are advised to follow only official Southern Delta University communication channels when handling admission, registration and clearance matters.
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