In the wake of recent actions against diploma mills in Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government has turned its attention to similar concerns in other nations, including Uganda, Kenya, and Niger Republic.
Education Minister, Tahir Mamman, on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, emphasized the government’s commitment to expanding its scrutiny beyond Benin and Togo, stating, “We are not going to stop at just Benin and Togo. We are going to extend the dragnet to countries like Uganda, Kenya, even Niger here where such institutions have been set up.”
This decision follows an exposé by a Daily Nigeria journalist who revealed how he acquired a degree from a Benin Republic university within two months and proceeded to participate in the National Youth Service Corps.
Promptly responding to the report, the Federal Government suspended the accreditation of certificates from Benin and Togo, launching a comprehensive investigation that is expected to conclude within three months.
Quest Times further reports that Mamman expressed stern views on individuals engaging with such institutions, stating, “I have no sympathy for such people. Instead, they are part of the criminal chain that should be arrested.”
He also mentioned that security agencies would pursue individuals using fake foreign certificates to gain opportunities in Nigeria.
Addressing concerns about student loans, Mamman reassured the public, saying, “The President has given his word that it will be operational from this quarter and the committee is working very hard to ensure that the president’s word is implemented.”