House lawmakers called university leaders to answer questions about fake degree problems. Committee chairman Abubakar Fulata wants vice chancellors from ten private schools to appear on June 2. The officials must explain why people say their universities sell degrees without proper education. Igbinedion University, Babcock University, Al-Hikma University, and seven others received summons. Lawmakers believe that some schools operate like certificate mills, cheating students.
One journalist proved the problem existed during testimony to lawmakers. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Benin after just six months of study. Normal degree programs require four years of classes and serious academic work. The fake graduate even joined the National Youth Service Corps, despite already having served before. This case demonstrated how easily people can purchase degrees without proper education.
Government ministry officials have already spoken to the investigating committee about the scandal. The Interior Ministry, the Foreign Affairs, the NYSC director general, and the university commission secretary gave their statements. Committee members heard evidence about widespread cheating across higher education. Fulata said that fake degrees harm citizens and hinder the country's economic growth. Lawmakers promise to stop universities from selling worthless certificates to unsuspecting students.
One journalist proved the problem existed during testimony to lawmakers. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Benin after just six months of study. Normal degree programs require four years of classes and serious academic work. The fake graduate even joined the National Youth Service Corps, despite already having served before. This case demonstrated how easily people can purchase degrees without proper education.
Government ministry officials have already spoken to the investigating committee about the scandal. The Interior Ministry, the Foreign Affairs, the NYSC director general, and the university commission secretary gave their statements. Committee members heard evidence about widespread cheating across higher education. Fulata said that fake degrees harm citizens and hinder the country's economic growth. Lawmakers promise to stop universities from selling worthless certificates to unsuspecting students.
