The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a stern public warning regarding counterfeit admission documents being circulated by fraudsters. The academy cautions prospective cadets and their families to be vigilant against these deceptive schemes.
Fraudulent Letters Target Unsuspecting Public
In an official statement released from Kaduna, the Academy's Public Relations Officer, Major Reuben Kovangiya, raised the alarm. He revealed that the NDA's attention was drawn to fake admission letters currently being shared online. These documents falsely claim to offer placement into the prestigious NDA 77 Regular Course (RC) and are deceptively presented as being signed by the academy's Registrar.
"The NDA wishes to state unequivocally that the letters circulating are not only fake but obviously the antics of fraudsters, whose sole intention is to defraud unsuspecting members of the public," Major Kovangiya stated emphatically. The academy distances itself entirely from these fraudulent activities and emphasizes that the sole motive behind them is financial gain through deception.
Official Admission Process Concluded
The NDA has clarified the legitimate timeline and process for the 77 RC intake to help the public distinguish fact from fiction. The approved list of successful candidates and reserves was officially published in the Daily Trust and Daily Sun newspapers on August 19, 2025. Furthermore, the same authentic list was uploaded to the NDA's official website, www.nda.edu.ng, on that date.
Major Kovangiya confirmed a critical point that exposes the fraud: "Successful candidates of the 77 RC had since resumed, and its admission process had been concluded." This means the window for genuine admission into that specific course is completely closed, making any new offer an automatic red flag.
How to Verify Authenticity and Avoid Scams
To protect themselves, the public is strongly advised to completely disregard any unsolicited letters, emails, or messages claiming to offer late admission into the NDA 77 RC. The academy has provided a clear verification protocol.
"It is most instructive to always verify admission information from the Office of the academy’s Registrar, [email protected]," Kovangiya instructed. All legitimate communication regarding admissions will come through this official channel or be publicly announced via the website and national dailies.
The NDA's warning highlights an ongoing challenge where the reputation of esteemed national institutions is exploited by criminals. Prospective students and parents are urged to exercise extreme caution, double-check all information against official sources, and report any suspicious approaches to security agencies.
