Professor Attahiru Jega, the Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Usumanu Danfodiyo College, Sokoto has accused Nigeria’s tertiary establishments of awarding certificates to illiterates.
Talking on Friday, April 11, on the 14th Convocation lecture of Nationwide Open College of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, Jega stated illiterates at the moment are being awarded certificates with out exhibition of excellent character.
He stated that commencement and subsequent convocation ceremonies are normally organised for college students who’ve been discovered worthy in character and studying, after passing by means of the 4 partitions of the schools.
“The expectation is that college graduates are positioned for the best of getting each studying and character, now this ultimate has been approximated in Nigeria Universities previously and now a mare aspiration.
“Generally, our universities supply certification to illiterates and awarding levels in lots of circumstances to individuals with out worthy character,” Jega warned.
He additionally famous that convocation ceremonies function an inspiration for college students, who’re but to graduate, the college and workers of the establishments to deal with a number of the challenges confronted by the educational atmosphere and society typically.