The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into the University degree that was allegedly awarded to a Nigerian undercover reporter in Cotonou, Benin Republic, within six weeks.<\/p>\n
The agency announced this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, on Tuesday, revealing that the Daily Nigerian reporter who reported on how Nigerians were obtaining fraudulent degrees from other neighbouring countries in order to participate in the yearly National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was invited to its headquarters in Abuja for a dialogue.<\/p>\n
The ICPC also urged stakeholders in government and in the education sector to join hands in finding a solution to the alleged fraud.<\/p>\n
The ICPC\u2019s statement followed the report titled, \u201cHow Daily Nigerian reporter bagged Cotonou varsity degree in 6 weeks\u201d.<\/p>\n
The statement reads, \u201cTo verify details and move beyond speculation, the ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, convened a critical meeting today January 3, at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja with a reporter from a news outlet. They discussed the outlet\u2019s December 30 report on alleged corrupt practices in rapid degree issuance at a Cotonou university, aiming to deepen the investigation and initiate relevant actions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe investigation into Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies in Cotonou reveals a concerning situation where degrees are allegedly awarded in as little as six weeks, bypassing standard academic procedures like application, registration, coursework, and examinations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn response to these critical allegations, the ICPC is embarking on a thorough investigation. This probe will rigorously examine the networks and individuals engaged in these malpractices to restore and preserve our educational system\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurthermore, the commission will engage in a synergistic collaboration with relevant domestic and international bodies to jointly evaluate the legitimacy of academic qualifications procured from overseas institutions, especially those highlighted in the investigative report.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ICPC thus calls on all stakeholders in the educational and governmental sectors to join hands in this critical endeavour. Together, we can work towards a future where the credibility of our educational qualifications is unimpeachable and where corruption finds no refuge.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recall that NYSC stated that, it would begin prosecuting Nigerian graduates with forged certificates, particularly those from West African countries \u00a0in 2020.<\/p>\n
This is however coming on the hills of a \u00a0report by Abuja City Journals on how the Nigerian government declared on Tuesday, through the Federal Ministry of Education, the suspension of recognition of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, in a statement signed by Augustina Obilor-Duru on behalf of the Director Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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