World-famous author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has dismissed reports suggesting she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

The denial was issued on Wednesday through a statement released by her communications team and signed by Omawumi Ogbe, who clarified that no such offer was ever extended to the writer.

Ogbe described the reports as completely untrue, stressing that Adichie neither received an appointment nor engaged in any discussions with the university concerning a visiting professorship.

The statement explained that the team became aware of multiple media publications claiming that Adichie had been named a visiting professor at UNN. It categorically rejected the reports, adding that allegations of official appointment letters signed and dated December 18, 2025, were inaccurate.

While acknowledging that UNN holds deep personal significance for Adichie—as the place where she was raised and where her parents served as professor and registrar—the statement expressed disappointment that such a major claim was circulated without proper verification.

The public and media organisations were urged to ignore the reports, with a direct appeal to outlets already carrying the story to remove it immediately to prevent the further spread of false information.

The clarification follows an earlier announcement by the university claiming it had appointed Adichie alongside African Development Bank executive Prof. Kevin Urama and University of Chicago scholar Prof. James Robinson as visiting professors.

According to the university, the appointments were intended to enhance UNN’s global academic profile and were reportedly approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, with letters dated December 18, 2025. One such letter stated that Adichie’s appointment would significantly enrich the institution through lectures, academic collaborations, and mentorship of students and emerging scholars.