3,000 Suspected Fake Graduates Targeted For Prosecution By Federal Government

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The Federal Government has acknowledged an ongoing investigation into 3,000 alleged fake graduates recently uncovered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Minister of State for Education, Tanko Sununu, informed The Nation that individuals found guilty of forgery would face prosecution. He also disclosed that a panel investigating degree fraud in foreign and private universities had concluded its findings…….. CONTINUE READING

“Investigations are underway and those implicated will face prosecution,” Sununu stated.

He clarified that the alleged fake graduates were part-time students who falsified their admission to enroll as full-time students, thereby qualifying for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

“These 3,000 individuals are part-time students who falsified their admissions to become full-time students just to qualify for national service,” he explained. “Forgery is a serious offense, and the ministry will ensure due process is followed to prosecute all involved.”

Sununu also indicated that recommendations from a seven-member panel on degree fraud would soon be presented to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for approval.

“The committee’s report has been submitted with numerous recommendations requiring FEC endorsement. Once approved, the report will be swiftly implemented,” he added.

He highlighted concerns regarding degrees obtained from unrecognized institutions in Benin and Togo, emphasizing the need to verify certificates from accredited institutions.

“Certificates obtained through irregular means lack the requisite skills and knowledge to contribute to economic development. This poses a significant threat to Nigeria,” Sununu stressed.

JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede confirmed ongoing investigations into some of the cases involving fake graduates.

“Further details from me could compromise our investigations,” Oloyede cautioned.

Previously, Oloyede had condemned illegal admissions by certain tertiary institutions during discussions with the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN), noting that those involved had not attended classes, which he described as a discredit to the institutions involved.