The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to probe the activities of fake universities otherwise known as “degree mills” issuing certificates to Nigerians within or outside the country.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, while inaugurating the six member committee in Abuja, urged them not spare anyone found wanting, warning that those who acquire fake degrees are criminals and shall be made to face the full rot of the law.
The Committee Chairman and Chairman Board of Trustees, committee of vice chancellors, Prof. Jubril Amin who on behalf of the committee commended the minister for acting swiftly towards addressing the menace, promised to carry out a thorough investigation without fear or favor.
The committee is to submit its report within two months, and its terms of reference include among others:
1: Examine the veracity of the allegations of degree certificate racketeering within foreign and local private universities in Nigeria.
Review the role of any MDA or its officials (including identifying such officials) in facilitation of the recognition and procurement of the fake certificate in question.
2:Review existing policies and procedures related to accreditation and certification to identify weaknesses contributing to the issue.
3;Examine the rules, procedures and processes for recognition and accreditation of foreign universities and programmes by the Federal Ministry of Education.
and establish if unapproved foreign institutions (Degree Mills) exist or not in Nigeria in whatever form with their identities and locations if any.
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