The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the recognition of three tertiary institutions in Togo and five in Benin Republic, while categorising all other institutions in these countries as illegal. This disclosure was made by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme.
In Togo, the recognised institutions are:
- Université de Lomé
- Université de Kara
- Catholic University of West Africa
In Benin Republic, the recognised institutions are:
- Université D’Abomey-Calavi
- Université de Parakou
- Université Nationale des Sciences, Technologies, Ingenierie et Mathématiques
- Université Nationale D’Agriculture
- Université Africaine de Développement Coopératif
Professor Mamman emphasised that all other tertiary institutions in Togo and Benin Republic not mentioned in the list are considered illegal by the Nigerian government. He warned Nigerians against obtaining degrees and certificates from these unapproved institutions.
Recall that on Sunday, EduCeleb.com reported on the suspicious shadiness of the trending picture of a PhD certificate originating from the ESPAM Formation University in Cotonou, Benin Republic. With this list, it could be concluded that the university is not recognised by the Nigerian government in the first instance.
The Minister might have been alluding to issues such as this when he raised concerns over the growing trend of Nigerians acquiring degrees from these illegal institutions without ever leaving the country.
He pointed out that these certificates are often obtained through fraudulent means, involving collusion with corrupt government officials both within Nigeria and abroad.
“These so-called universities exploit the gullibility of Nigerians who seek quick and easy qualifications without adhering to proper academic processes,” Mamman stated. He further advised prospective students and their families to verify the accreditation status of foreign institutions before enrolling, to avoid falling victim to such scams.
This announcement is part of a broader effort by the Nigerian government to crack down on the proliferation of fake educational institutions and safeguard the quality of education received by its citizens both at home and abroad.
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