MOAU Raises Alarm Over Fake Certificates and Transcripts
The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Professor Maduebibisi Iwe, has sounded the alarm regarding the proliferation of fake certificates and transcripts falsely attributed to the university in the international community.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent development, the Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Professor Maduebibisi Iwe, has sounded the alarm regarding the proliferation of fake certificates and transcripts falsely attributed to the university in the international community.
Professor Iwe addressed the media on Wednesday, expressing concern over the prevalence of counterfeit documents purportedly issued by the university. He emphasized that these falsified credentials are being utilized for admissions and job applications, causing significant challenges for the institution.
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The Vice Chancellor denounced allegations of a 60% fee hike, clarifying that some students, after irresponsibly spending their fees on non-educational activities such as sports betting, attempted to portray the fees as exorbitant.
Highlighting the university's efforts to combat academic malpractice, Professor Iwe emphasized the implementation of a biometric policy aimed at preventing impersonation, script loss, delayed results, and other related issues. He defended the 'No Pay, No Examination' policy, asserting its necessity in maintaining academic integrity.
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However, Professor Iwe implicated certain lecturers in engaging in unethical practices and opposing the biometric policy, suggesting that it would expose their illicit activities.
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Regarding recent riots on campus, the Vice Chancellor refuted claims of physical assault against himself and the deployment of military forces to quell student unrest, stating that no such incidents occurred. He announced that the university Senate would convene to assess the extent of damage caused by the disturbances and to determine appropriate disciplinary measures for those involved.
In conclusion, the Vice Chancellor underscored the importance of safeguarding the integrity of academic credentials issued by Michael Okpara University and reiterated the institution's commitment to upholding academic standards amidst challenges posed by academic dishonesty and misconduct.
