Widespread confusion has erupted among students of Sokoto State University (SSU) following the circulation of two contradictory statements regarding the status of the last semester’s examinations. An internal memorandum purportedly from the university Senate announced a blanket cancellation of the exams due to malpractice, a claim that the students’ association has since vehemently denied as “false information.”
The initial document, an internal memorandum dated October 17, 2025, and attributed to the Office of the Registrar, stated that the University Senate had approved the cancellation of all examinations conducted during the last semester. The memo cited “widespread incidents of examination malpractice” that it claimed had “undermined the integrity of the University’s examination process and its core academic values.” It assured students that a new schedule for re-conducting the affected examinations would be communicated in due course.
The memo quickly spread across social media platforms, causing significant alarm among the student populace.
However, in a swift response, the Sokoto State Students Association (SOSSA), SSU Chapter, issued a “Special Announcement” urging students to disregard the cancellation notice completely.
“It has come to our attention that false information is circulating on social media regarding the cancellation of the First Semester Examination,” the statement, signed by SOSSA President Comrade Sufiyanu Buhari, reads. “We wish to clearly state that this information is not true and should be disregarded completely.”
The student body advised students to “remain calm, focused, and continue their preparations as scheduled,” and to rely only on official updates from the school management or credible leadership channels.
As of the time of this report, the conflicting directives have left students uncertain about their academic standing and unsure whether to prepare for a fresh set of exams or await further clarification. The university’s administration has yet to issue a definitive public statement to resolve the confusion created by the two documents.
