The National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria has listed eight Nigeria’s universities being investigated currently in its effort to eradicate fake degree certificates in Nigeria.
Information from the NUC website, said that the investigations ongoing is one of the highlights aimed at weeding out universities awarding fake certificates.
The Commission gave the list of universities under investigation as follows:
1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State
2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State
5. West Coast University, Umuahia
6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia State
8. L.I.F.E Leadership University, Benin City, Edo State
The NUC warned that certificates from these institutions will not be recognized for NYSC, employment, or further studies.
It said that law enforcement agencies have been notified for necessary action.
So far, NUC has uncovered 58 illegal universities in the country.
