In its drive to rid the country of illegal universities, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has released a list of 57 illegal degree awarding institutions operating in Nigeria and other campuses in the country.
The Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Julius Okojie maintained that certificates obtained from the institutions would not be accorded recognition for the purpose of election, participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other important functions.
The commission has also begin investigation of over eight other illegal institutions, who are likely to face prosecution in court. The ban by NUC is contained in the commission’s bulletin.
According to the NUC, the illegal fees and charges on subscribers by operators of the illegal institutions would also be recovered. However, NUC Head of Media/Information, Ibrahim Yakassai said that the commission has always devoted time to release names of institutions operating illegally for the attention of the public for purposes of taking caution.
The 57 illegal universities include University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria; Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its campuses; University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses; University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria; Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its campuses; Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria; Royal University Izhia, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses and Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
Others include Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses; United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses; United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses; Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses; UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses; Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos Plateau State or any of its other campuses; The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria; Columbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria; Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria; Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria; West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria; Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria; JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus; Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria; St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria and EC- Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre. (Thisdaylive)