FAKE DEGREES: Uganda, Kenya request verification of Nigerian students’ credentials

Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda have formally requested that Nigeria verify the academic records of Nigerian candidates seeking admission into their tertiary institutions.

This development was disclosed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday in a document prepared for the 2024 policy meeting, as reported by Punch.

The request from these countries comes in response to Nigeria’s recent decision to suspend the verification of degrees obtained from Uganda, Kenya, Benin Republic, and other countries due to rising concerns over the prevalence of fake degrees.

In the document, JAMB emphasized that it will not falsify the records of any students, underscoring its commitment to maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary education system and protecting it from disrepute.

The exam board further revealed that both Kenya and Uganda have officially reached out to Nigeria, seeking confirmation of the academic credentials presented by Nigerians intending to study in their institutions.

It stated, “Uganda and Kenya examination boards are now writing to JAMB to confirm records presented by candidates for admission of candidates. JAMB would not falsify record.”

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