NUC Attributes Proliferation of Illegal Degree-Awarding Institutions to Parental Demand for Certification
Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Chris Maiyaki, emphasized the ban on unaccredited degree-awarding institutions and satellite campuses, urging parents to scrutinize institutions thoroughly before enrolling their wards.
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified parents' emphasis on university certification as a major factor contributing to the rise of illegal degree-awarding institutions in the country.
Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Chris Maiyaki, emphasized the ban on unaccredited degree-awarding institutions and satellite campuses, urging parents to scrutinize institutions thoroughly before enrolling their wards.
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Maiyaki revealed that a committee was established to eradicate illegal institutions nationwide. He highlighted NUC's efforts, including a resource assessment in 2000 and subsequent closure of satellite campuses, emphasizing the ongoing commitment to identifying and prosecuting operators of illegal institutions.
