FG set to scrutinise private universities’ activities

Federal Minister of Education Tahir Mamman revealed Tuesday that a committee has been set up to review the activities of private universities established in the last 15 years.
According to Prof. Mamman, the private institutions are been scrutinised to acertain if they complied with requirements of establishment.
And also the committee will find out if the private universities’ are involved in certificate racketeering.
Prof. listed the agenda while inaugurating the committee.
“Review the role of any MDA or its officials (including identifying such officials) in facilitation of the recognition and procurement of the fake certificate in question;
“Review existing policies and procedures related to accreditation and certification to identify weaknesses contributing to the issue; examine the rules, procedures and processes for recognition and accreditation of foreign universities and programmes by the Federal Ministry of Education.
“Establish if unapproved foreign institutions (Degree Mills) exist or not in Nigeria in whatever form with their identities and locations if any;