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Under the leadership of Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, the Nigerian government is taking robust measures to combat the widespread dissemination of counterfeit certificates across public and private. sectors. Mamman’s unwavering resolve was evident during his recent address in Abuja, where he received the comprehensive report from an Inter-ministerial investigative committee chaired by Prof. Jubrila Amin, dedicated to addressing the issue of degree certificate forgery. Expressing profound concern over the prevalence of fake credentials, Mamman emphasized the critical need to preserve the integrity of Nigeria’s education system. He underscored the urgency of identifying and rooting out individuals involved in such fraudulent activities, irrespective of their organizational affiliations.
Mamman reiterated that the report presented marked the culmination of an exhaustive investigation aimed at confronting this pressing challenge head-on.
Mamman particularly highlighted the alarming trend where individuals, who legitimately hold degrees from Nigerian institutions, falsely present themselves with international first- class certificates. Such deceptive practices not only tarnish the reputation of the education sector but also undermine the credibility of genuine academic accomplishments. Mamman reaffirmed the ministry s steadfast commitment to implementing stringent measures aimed at restoring and upholding high educational standards nationwide. Prof. Amin, in his presentation of the committee’s findings, shed light on
the dire state of educational
standards uncovered during their
investigations. He emphasized the
urgent need for intervention to
address the identified deficiencies,
especially within institutions issuing dubious degree certificates. Amin advocated for the digitization and automation of educational processes to enhance transparency and accountability across tertiary institutions.
Furthermore, Amin suggested the expansion of domestic universities to facilitate the training of PhD holders. within the country, thereby reducing reliance on foreign qualifications and mitigating the risk of counterfeit certifications. He urged the National Universities Commission (NUC) το intensify oversight, particularly over institutions offering part-time or sandwich programs, to prevent a recurrence of past accreditation failures Highlighting the severity of the situation, Amin called for thorough scrutiny of certificates obtained from suspect institutions, with decisive action against individuals found possessing fraudulent credentials..
Mamman’s establishment of an inter- ministerial committee underscores the government’s proactive approach in addressing allegations of degree racketeering, both locally and internationally.
Source
Sahara Reporters
In conclusion, the government’ s steadfast commitment to eradicating the proliferation of fake certificates underscores its dedication to upholding the integrity of education in Nigeria. Through collaborative efforts and decisive actions, Mamman and his team are positioned to safeguard the nation’s educational standards and rebuild trust among stakeholders in the education sector.