FG Demands Matriculation Lists from Nigerian Universities

FG demands submission of matriculation lists from Nigerian universities. Find out why this directive is important for academic administration.

Within three months of their matriculation ceremonies, all higher institutions are now required by the Federal Ministry of Education to submit their matriculation lists as part of a new policy introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

It is mandatory to adhere to this directive via the official channel of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

The government has formed a committee to tackle the issue of fake degree mills and certificate racketeering in the country. Encountering an increasing worry regarding counterfeit degrees, this initiative is a significant proposal from the said committee as it aims to combat such proliferation with decisive action taken by authorities.

In March, an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling was established by the Federal Government as a result of *Daily Nigerian*’s investigative report.

The report exposed fake degree mills operating in Benin Republic and authored by Umar Audu, a reporter for Daily Nigerian. His findings revealed how he acquired his own degree within six weeks and went ahead to participate in Nigeria’s mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

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As a result of the exposed misdeeds, the Nigerian government enacted measures to prohibit accrediting and assessing degrees originating from institutions located in Benin Republic and Togo, further constricting these deceitful activities.

Upon receiving the committee’s report, Tahir Mamman – Minister of Education – stressed that eradicating individuals with counterfeit degrees from both Nigerian and foreign universities is a top priority for the government.

The Ministry of Education issued a memorandum to JAMB on July 15, 2024 containing the instructions for executing the committee’s proposals. The memo made it clear that all higher education institutions in Nigeria must use only the Central Admissions Processing System maintained by JAMB for admission procedures. Furthermore, it emphasized that submitting matriculation records through JAMB was now mandatory according to new guidelines.

In order to safeguard the authenticity of Nigeria’s educational system and halt any fraudulent activities, The Federal Government has taken proactive measures. This includes recognizing only authentic degrees and thwarting attempts made by imposters with fake credentials. In light of this initiative, the Ministry of Education calls upon JAMB as well as other tertiary institutions to swiftly implement these recommendations while keeping them informed about their ongoing progress updates on a regular basis.

The progress made signifies an important stride in Nigeria’s continuous fight against academic deceit, emphasizing the government’s dedication to maintaining elevated levels of tertiary education throughout the nation.