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Nigeria’s Federal Government has lifted the suspension placed on degree certificates obtained from universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo, bringing relief to thousands of Nigerian students whose academic futures had been uncertain.
The suspension, which affected over 22,000 Nigerians who graduated from institutions in the neighbouring countries, had earlier been introduced as part of efforts to curb certificate racketeering and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s education system.
This followed a motion passed by the House of Representatives asking the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from the Republics of Benin and Togo.
Announcing the decision, the Federal Government said the move followed extensive engagements and reforms aimed at strengthening verification processes and ensuring that only legitimate institutions and qualifications are recognized.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the development, describing it as a major step toward restoring hope for the affected graduates.
An educational consultant and Benin Republic stakeholder, Dr. Ugo Magnus, commended the leadership of the National Assembly and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for intervening in the matter and giving thousands of young Nigerians another opportunity to pursue their careers.
According to Magnus, the decision demonstrates the government’s responsiveness to the concerns of citizens and its commitment to the future of Nigerian youths.
He said the lifting of the suspension would positively impact the lives of the more than 22,000 affected graduates who had faced difficulties in employment and further studies since the restriction was introduced.
Magnus also urged the Federal Government to continue strengthening collaboration with educational authorities in neighbouring countries to prevent future abuse of the system while protecting genuine students.
Many of the affected graduates have since expressed relief and gratitude, saying the decision restores their confidence in the Nigerian system and opens doors that had been closed to them for months.
Education analysts say the move is expected to reintegrate thousands of graduates into the labour market and ease concerns among Nigerian students studying across West Africa.
In January 2024, the Nigerian government suspended the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo.
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