ZARIA, Nigeria – Management at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has initiated an official investigation to verify the academic credentials of Arc. Abdullahi Abubakar, a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Environmental Design. The decision follows viral social media reports citing an extensive profile attributed to the scholar, which reportedly lists five doctoral degrees, five master’s degrees, seven undergraduate degrees, and 11 diplomas. According to Okay News reports, Director of Public Affairs at ABU Awwal Umar confirmed that university authorities will establish the facts before issuing a formal public stance on the matter. University officials emphasized that the institution will complete all standard investigative procedures before taking further administrative action or releasing additional statements regarding the professor’s academic standing.