SOKOTO, SOKOTO STATE – The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has announced the immediate dismissal of a staff member, Malam Garba Ahmed, following his alleged involvement in the illegal mobilisation of unqualified students for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The decision was ratified during the university’s 176th Governing Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
According to a special bulletin issued by the institution, Ahmed, a staff member in the Registry Department, was found guilty of gross misconduct, specifically the unauthorised uploading of the names of ineligible candidates onto the NYSC portal.
Zero Tolerance for Academic Fraud
Confirming the dismissal on Friday, April 3, 2026, the University’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Ismaila Mohammed Yauri, stated that the council’s action underscores a firm institutional stance against racketeering and record falsification.
“The university maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of serious or gross misconduct,” Yauri stated, adding that the dismissal was the result of a disciplined administrative process that ensured due process was followed.
Key Details of the Disciplinary Action:
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Nature of Offence: Illegal mobilisation of unqualified individuals for national service.
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Department Affected: University Registry (Student Records Unit).
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Effective Date: Immediate effect from April 1, 2026.
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Institutional Stance: Zero tolerance for “gross misconduct” and breaches of academic integrity.
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Safeguarding the NYSC Mobilisation Process
The development at UDUS highlights a growing nationwide concern regarding irregularities in student records.
In recent years, the NYSC headquarters has intensified its crackdown on “fake graduates” and the illegal sale of mobilisation slots, putting immense pressure on tertiary institutions to sanitise their internal databases.
By taking decisive action against an internal staff member, UDUS management aims to send a clear warning that any personnel found to compromise the integrity of the institution’s graduation lists will face the full weight of university statutes.
Commitment to Transparency
University authorities reiterated their commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring the public that the Registry Department is undergoing a review of its digital protocols to prevent future unauthorised access to the mobilisation portal.
The management further urged students and the general public to report any staff soliciting gratifications or engaging in “short-cuts” for mobilisation, noting that the reputation of the “City of Knowledge” remains a priority that must be protected from administrative malfeasance.