The management of IHERIS University, Togo has backed the suspension of accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo by the federal government after an undercover report by DAILY NIGERIAN Newspaper.
The report exposed how racketeering syndicate sold bogus degree certificates to individuals from the Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies, ESGT, Cotonou, Benin Republic.
But in a statement issued in Lome, the registrar of the IHERIS, Adamu Wakili, said the decision was necessary for the restoration of confidence among stakeholders.
According to him, universities in Togo and Benin are constantly denigrated due to the nefarious activities of some individuals.
“We frown at this ugly occurrence, and we support any measure taken by the Ministry of Education, Nigeria, to checkmate the excesses of these unscrupulous individuals who are bent on destroying the reputation of universities in Togo.
“Our institution of learning is built on the platform of integrity, and we are a reflection of the core values of the French Education System and the vision of the proprietor. Our facilities complement the theoretical foundations of our students, and our academic and nonacademic staffers are qualified.
“The exploits of our university are numerous; over the years, we have focused on training students who can break barriers and set outstanding records. With our international affiliations and alliances, we have created a pathway to success for our students by teaching them the skills needed to thrive, while also encouraging them to be creative. Our programmes are recognised by the World Educational Services (WES), Conseil Africain, Et Malgache De L’enseignement Superieur (CAMES).
“This makes the pursuit of postgraduate degree by our students in any part of the world a walk in the park.
He therefore appealed to students and their sponsors not to worry over the decision but to see it as an opportunity to sanitise the educational systems of the affected countries.
“In addition to this, the pronouncement by the Ministry of Education does not affect the regular academic programme of the university. The suspension is a temporary measure put in place to enable a seamless investigation of the allegations levelled against universities in Benin and Togo. As an institution, we have agreed to support the investigation panel to identify the black sheep in the system.
“IHERIS University, Togo, is committed to raising worthy and competent students across different disciplines, and we are highly compliant to the rules guiding university operations in Togo and Nigeria,” the statement added.
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