The National Association of Nigerian Students NANS has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued suspension of certificates issued by universities in the Benin Republic and the Republic of Togo.
In a statement released on Friday, Comrade Joshua Olakunle, Director of NANS – West Africa Affairs, emphasized that many prominent Nigerians who studied in these countries have demonstrated competence among their peers.
He urged the government to expedite action on the panel report investigating allegations of certificate racketeering, which was set up earlier this year. NANS stressed that the suspension of certificates will not address the root causes of the problem.
The association proposed a collaborative approach to regulate and upgrade university education in the sub-region, which would strengthen regional cooperation and improve education standards.