Federal Government Lists 8 Approved Universities in Togo and Benin Republic

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.

This announcement follows a report that exposed the alarming number of fake degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from these two countries.

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

1. Universite De Lome
2. Universite De Kara
3. Catholic University of West Africa

Recognised Universities in Benin Republic

1. Universite D’abomey-Calavi
2. Universite De Parakou
3. Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques
4. Universite Nationale D’ Agriculture
5. 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.