NUC Report Exposes Misuse of Honorary Doctorates in Nigeria

The NUC committee submitted a report on the misuse of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, highlighting the practice of conferring such titles on politicians, business leaders, and celebrities. The report recommends ethical guidelines and best practices for awarding honorary doctorates to ensure academic integrity.

The committee chair, Kabiru Bala, emphasized the need for universities to comply with regulations and prevent political patronage in awarding these titles. Notable recipients mentioned include Bola Tinubu, Tiwa Savage, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, and Peter Okoye.

The report aims to uphold academic integrity and curb the trend of conferring honorary doctorates for non-academic reasons.