Nigerian Government Halts Honorary Degree Awards in Public Tertiary Institutions

The Nigerian government has ordered an immediate halt to the award of honorary degrees in public tertiary institutions across the country. This decision comes after a report revealed the widespread misuse of the title meant to recognize genuine distinction.

Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu received the report and announced the full ban, citing the undermining of the credibility of the system. Investigations uncovered institutions ignoring agreements and issuing fake professorships.

The move aims to protect academic standards and maintain the integrity of the Nigerian higher education system.