Adamawa State University VC Prof. Augustine Clement Engages with House Committee on Education

Professor Augustine Clement, Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, participated in a crucial discussion with the House Committee on Education at the National Assembly in Abuja on May 26, 2025.

The meeting focused on addressing the pressing issue of certificate racketeering among Nigerian students.

As the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of ADSU, Professor Clement brings extensive experience in academia, having served as the head of the Department of Animal Production. His engagement with the House Committee underscores the university's commitment to upholding academic integrity and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to tackle certificate racketeering .

Certificate racketeering has been a recurring problem in Nigerian universities, with some institutions and individuals involved in selling fake certificates. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has been working to clamp down on such practices, shutting down illegal universities and study centers .

While specific details of Professor Clement's discussion with the House Committee are not publicly available, his participation suggests ADSU's willingness to work with regulatory bodies to ensure academic standards and integrity are maintained. As a reputable institution, ADSU is expected to uphold the values of academic excellence and fairness, aligning with the NUC's efforts to sanitize the university system .