The management of the University for Development Studies (UDS) through the public relations office has formally responded to a recent publication by The Fourth Estate, which alleged the university’s involvement in fraudulent activities concerning the National Service Scheme .
The report claims that during the 2022/2023 service year, UDS allegedly enrolled 226 students, all named “Abubakari Fuseni,” in the Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies (BA IDS) program. However, UDS strongly denies these allegations, describing them as baseless, misleading, and harmful to the institution’s reputation.
Setting the Record Straight, the university made the following points categorically refuting their involvement in the scandal.
- No Enrollment in BA Integrated Development Studies at UDS:
The claim that UDS enrolled 226 students named “Abubakari Fuseni” in the BA IDS program is false. Since 2018, following the transformation of UDS’ Wa Campus into the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), UDS no longer offers the BA IDS program. Thus, the allegation linking UDS to this program is entirely inaccurate. - Commitment to Integrity:
UDS has consistently upheld high standards of academic and administrative integrity. Our student records are carefully maintained, verified, and audited to ensure accuracy. We follow stringent protocols for verifying and submitting data to external bodies, including the National Service Secretariat. As such, UDS has no involvement in any fraudulent activities related to NSS.
Our Commitment to Excellence
UDS remains steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence, transparency, and ethical governance. We assure our stakeholders—students, parents, alumni, and the general public—that the university will continue to uphold its core values of integrity, accountability, and service to the nation.
