Leadership (Abuja)
Stella Eze
6 May 2008
National Universities Commission (NUC) has alerted the public on the operations of 15 illegal universities located in different states of the federation.
The commission, in a statement contained in its Monday bulletin, dissociated itself from the aforementioned institutions, warning that their activities have been reported to the police for further action.
It also warned Nigerians against patronising these illegal universities, saying certificates obtained from them would not be recognized for employment purposes.
Meanwhile, the African Development Bank (ADB) has come up with a new strategy aimed at reforming and transforming higher education systems in the African sub-region in readiness for global challenges.
At the 746th regular session of the board of directors of the bank, the members approved the initiative, which would also help in refining and providing greater focus in the implementation of the bank's policy on education sector.
According to the bulletin, board had decided that if Africa must be repositioned to increase its competitiveness, especially in the field of science and technology in education, all efforts must be geared towards "energizing and unlocking the minds for brighter economic prospects."
It said, "This is a landmark decision of the bank to focus on skills in science and technology to sustain economic growth and increase the competitiveness of African economies. As well, the state of deterioration of the infrastructure demands a vigorous and concerted effort to rehabilitate the institutions.
"Similarly, there is need to revisit the concept of centres of excellence and link the entire tertiary education with the productive sectors of the economies.
"The bank will pay particular attention to increasing access of women in science, technology and innovation."
The Illegal Universities
•National University of Nigeria, Keffi, (Nassarawa)
• Houdegbe North American University, Mushin (Lagos)
• North Central University, Oturpko (Benue)
• Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Onitsha (Anambra)
• Leadway University, Ugheli (Delta)
• Saint Clements University, Ado Ekiti (Ekiti)
• Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu (Enugu).
• Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, (Anambra)
• Metro University, Dutse (Abuja)
• Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Rivers) University of Industry, Yaba (Lagos)
• University of Applied Science and Management Port Novo, Republic of Benin
• Reverend D.O. Ockiya College of Technology and Management Sciences, Emeyal, (Bayelsa)
• St. Paul University College, Awka (Anambra) • Blacksmith University, Awka, (Anambra).
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