Federal Government Lists 8 Approved Universities in Togo and Benin Republic. The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially recognized only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic as accredited to award degrees to Nigerians. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. The move comes in response to a report revealing a significant number of fake degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from unapproved institutions in these two countries.
Key Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Accredited Universities in Togo | Universite De Lome, Universite De Kara, Catholic University of West Africa |
| Accredited Universities in Benin Republic | Universite D’abomey-Calavi, Universite De Parakou, Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques, Universite Nationale D’Agriculture, Universite Africaine De Devlopment Cooperatif |
| Certificates Affected | Over 22,500 fake degrees to be cancelled |
| Government Stance | Only 8 universities approved by FG |
| Warning | Nigerians urged to avoid unapproved institutions |
| Action Against Fake Degrees | Certificates from unapproved schools are illegal and will be invalidated |
Recognized Universities in Togo
- Universite De Lome
- Universite De Kara
- Catholic University of West Africa
Recognized Universities in Benin Republic
- Universite D’abomey-Calavi
- Universite De Parakou
- Universite Nationale Des Sciences, Technologis Ingenierie Et Mathematiques
- Universite Nationale D’Agriculture
- Universite Africaine De Devlopment Cooperatif
These institutions are the only ones recognized by the Nigerian government for awarding degrees to Nigerian students.
Crackdown on Fake Certificates
The Nigerian government is taking firm action against the proliferation of fake degree certificates. Over 22,500 certificates obtained from unapproved institutions in Togo and Benin Republic will be canceled. Individuals holding these fake qualifications, both in the public and private sectors, will face serious consequences, including possible removal from employment. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to maintain the integrity of educational qualifications and protect Nigeria’s academic reputation.
Impact on Public and Private Sectors
The government plans to identify and remove individuals in its employment who hold these fake certificates, and it encourages the private sector to take similar steps to uphold the integrity of qualifications within Nigeria. This move aims to ensure that only valid degrees are recognized and to protect the credibility of the country’s educational system.
