The National Association of Nigerian Students in Benin Republic reassured Nigerian students in the West African country on Friday that the investigative process into the operations of degree mills, which resulted in the suspension of degree certificates from Benin Republic, Togo, and other countries, will be completed quickly.
The organization, through its President, Ikenna Favour, stated in a released statement that students should ignore false information and emphasized that degrees obtained from universities in Benin Republic are legitimate and lawful.
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the suspension of degree certificates from several African countries after a Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovered the activities of degree mills in Benin Republic, Togo, and other locations.
In the report, the journalist revealed the operations of degree mills in Benin Republic, Togo, and other places.
The president of NANS Benin encouraged fellow students, saying, "While thorough investigations are ongoing, we ask that you disregard any false information circulating online."
He stated, "We recognize the concerns and disruptions this situation may have caused, but we assure you that your degrees from institutions in Benin Republic are valid and respected. We urge you to stay focused on your education, be determined, and not let anything hinder your educational pursuits."
"NANS-RB is collaborating effectively with the Nigerian Embassy in Benin, the registrars and management of our various institutions, lecturers, and other stakeholders in Nigeria and abroad to support and guide Nigerian students."
"We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide reliable and positive updates regarding the suspension of accredited institutions."
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has inaugurated a committee to examine the issues raised by the journalist and offer solutions.
