In a proactive move to address the alleged degree certificate fraud in Togo and Benin, Musa Adamu Aliyu, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has orchestrated a crucial meeting at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja with the reporter responsible for exposing the malpractice.
A statement issued by Azuka Ogugua, the Director of Press at ICPC, revealed that the purpose of the invitation was to engage in discussions regarding the story published on December 30, highlighting the alleged corrupt practices within a Cotonou university.
The meeting is geared towards not only understanding the intricacies of the reported incident but also to deepen the ongoing investigation and take appropriate actions against those implicated in the certificate scandal.
The investigation, spearheaded by ICPC, has brought to light alarming revelations concerning Ecole Supérieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT) in Cotonou.
The institution allegedly awards degrees within an astonishingly short period of six weeks, circumventing standard academic procedures like application, registration, coursework, and examinations.
Responding to these grave allegations, ICPC has committed to conducting a thorough investigation to scrutinize the networks and individuals involved in these malpractices.
The primary objective is to restore and preserve the integrity of the educational system in light of these concerning revelations.
The Commission emphasized that the probe will extend to evaluating the legitimacy of academic qualifications obtained from overseas institutions, particularly those implicated in the investigative report. In a bid to enhance the investigation’s scope and effectiveness, ICPC announced its intention to collaborate synergistically with relevant domestic and international bodies.
ICPC called upon stakeholders within the educational and governmental sectors to unite in this critical endeavor.
The Commission stressed the importance of collective efforts in ensuring the unimpeachable credibility of educational qualifications, envisioning a future where corruption finds no refuge in the educational system.
In conclusion, the ICPC’s initiative reflects a commitment to addressing corruption within the academic realm and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts to safeguard the credibility and integrity of educational qualifications.
The meeting with the reporter marks a crucial step in unraveling the details of the alleged degree certificate fraud, paving the way for decisive actions against those responsible.
