The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Benin Republic is urging the Nigerian government to show leniency in the wake of a recent ban on the validation of degree certificates from the country and Togo.
The plea comes after an undercover reporter gained attention for obtaining a degree in under two months from a university in Benin Republic. The Federal Government has responded by announcing its suspension of degrees accreditation, from these countries which now includes additional countries such as Kenya and Uganda.
NANS President in Benin Republic, Ugochukwu Favour, called for consideration of legitimately admitted students and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation and appropriate punishment for those involved in the scandal.