On Wednesday, January 4, the Nigerian government signaled its intention to suspend the assessment of degrees obtained from universities in Kenya, Uganda, Niger, Benin Republic, and Togo.
This suspension was disclosed by the Nigerian Education Minister Tahir Mamman, who also emphasized a commitment to reforming the country’s education system.
The decision to impose sanctions stemmed from an investigative journalist’s revelation of obtaining a degree from a Benin Republic university within a remarkably short period of fewer than 60 days.
Shockingly, he then utilized these credentials to secure placement in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
“We are not limiting our actions to Benin and Togo alone. We will be broadening our scope to encompass countries like Uganda, Kenya, and even Niger, where similar institutions are established,” announced Mamman.
Mamman further clarified that the objective was to eradicate fake certificates issued by unscrupulous institutions across these regions.
Mamman further stated that the Nigerian Federal Government would not display leniency toward individuals holding certificates from flagged institutions.
“I have no sympathy for such individuals. They are complicit in a criminal network and should be subject to legal action,” he asserted.
