FG Suspends Accreditation of Benin Republic, Togo Degree Certificates

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In response to startling revelations of deceptive practices in obtaining academic degrees, the Federal Government has taken a decisive step by suspending the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in Benin Republic and Togo.

This move comes in the wake of an investigative report by an online newspaper that uncovered a troubling incident involving the speedy acquisition of a degree certificate from a Cotonou-based university within a mere six weeks.

The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru, acting on behalf of the Director of Press and Public Relations, expressed deep concern over the exploitation of dubious means by some Nigerians to acquire degrees from these neighboring countries. The government condemned the exploitation of these degrees to secure job opportunities for which individuals are not legitimately qualified.

The suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of an extensive investigation, which will involve collaborations between Nigeria’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education, as well as the educational authorities of Benin and Togo. The Department of State Security Services (DSS) and the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) are also slated to be part of this investigative process.

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The Ministry has called upon the public to assist in this investigation, underscoring the critical role of collective efforts in identifying sustainable solutions to prevent such deceptive practices from recurring.

Additionally, the Ministry emphasized its ongoing efforts to tackle the issue of fraudulent institutions, both local and international, that prey on unsuspecting individuals seeking education. It reiterated its commitment to strengthening regulatory measures and vowed to take decisive action against any implicated officials found complicit in these malpractices.

This firm action by the Federal Government underscores its dedication to safeguarding the credibility of academic qualifications and ensuring that Nigerians are not misled or disadvantaged by deceitful practices within the educational sector.