By Kasim Isa Muhammad
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken the decisive step of suspending the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo.
This action comes in response to a concerning report revealing the expedited acquisition of a degree from a Benin Republic university in under two months.
Augustina Obilor-Duru, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, stated in a Tuesday release, “This report lends credence to suspicions that some Nigerians deploy nefarious means and unconscionable methods to get a Degree with the end objective of getting graduate job opportunities for which they are not qualified.”
The suspension, effective from January 2, 2024, will remain in place pending the outcome of a thorough investigation.
The investigation will involve collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, the education ministries of Benin and Togo, the Department of State Security Services (DSSS), and the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC).
The Ministry of Education is urging Nigerians to contribute information that could assist the committee in its investigation and work toward lasting solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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