Federal Government Lists 8 Approved Universities in Togo and Benin Republic
Only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic are accredited to award degrees to Nigerians. The Federal Government will cancel over 22,500 fake certificates from unapproved institutions. Continue reading for the list of approved universities.
The Federal Government has declared that only eight universities are accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic.
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, revealed this on Sunday night during an appearance on Channels Television's Sunday Politics programme.
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This announcement follows a report that exposed the alarming number of fake degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from these two countries.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Togo Universities | Universite De Lome, Universite De Kara, Catholic University of West Africa |
| Benin Universities | Universite D'abomey-Calavi, Universite De Parakou, Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques, Universite Nationale D' Agriculture, Universite Africaine De Devlopment Cooperatif |
| Certificates | Over 22,500 fake degrees to be cancelled |
| Recognition | Only 8 universities approved by FG |
| Fake Degrees | Certificates from unapproved schools are illegal |
| Warning | Nigerians urged to avoid unapproved institutions |
Accredited Universities in Togo and Benin Republic
The federal government has identified three universities in Togo and five in Benin Republic as the only institutions accredited to offer degree programs to Nigerian students.
Recognised Universities in Togo
- Universite De Lome
- Universite De Kara
- Catholic University of West Africa
Recognised Universities in Benin Republic
- Universite D'abomey-Calavi
- Universite De Parakou
- Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques
- Universite Nationale D' Agriculture
- Universite Africaine De Devlopment Cooperatif
These institutions are the only ones recognised by the Nigerian government for degree awards to Nigerians.
Crackdown on Fake Certificates
The Minister of Education disclosed that over 22,500 Nigerians obtained fake degree certificates from unapproved institutions in Togo and Benin Republic.
These certificates will be cancelled as part of the government's effort to combat degree certificate racketeering.
The government's decision to invalidate these certificates is firm and those found with such qualifications will face serious consequences.
Impact on Public and Private Sectors
The government plans to identify and remove individuals in its employment who hold these fake certificates.
The private sector is also encouraged to take similar actions to uphold the integrity of qualifications within Nigeria.
This move is intended to protect the country's reputation and ensure that only valid degrees are recognised.
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