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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Benin Republic has appealed for leniency following the Federal Government’s ban on the validation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo, citing the impact on approximately 15,000 Nigerian students in Benin.
In response to the ban, NANS Benin Republic President, Ugochukwu Favour, urged the government to consider legitimately admitted students and proposed a thorough investigation to punish those involved in the certificate validation irregularities. Favour revealed that NANS in Benin Republic has established a committee to probe the matter, expressing confidence that the findings will play a crucial role in preventing such incidents in the future.
The Federal Government, however, emphasized its commitment to addressing the issue of fake degree certificates. Education Minister Tahir Mamman asserted that individuals with fraudulent qualifications are part of a criminal network that should be arrested. He indicated the government’s intention to go after Nigerians with fake degrees, stating that there is no timeframe for criminality, and security agencies will track down those involved.
While the initial ban affected the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the minister revealed plans to extend the scrutiny to other African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, and Niger.
