In this article, we will address the issue of university degrees in Uganda and allegations that they may be rejected by Nigeria due to authenticity issues.
The National Council of Tertiary Education (NCHE) has formally denied the allegations, saying there have been no complaints from Nigeria regarding the legitimacy of Ugandan university degrees. The NCHE’s mission is to investigate complaints related to higher education institutions and take appropriate action.
Contrary to reported reports, Nigeria has not suspended the accreditation of Ugandan degrees. Professor Mary Okwakol, Executive Director of NCHE, called on anyone with evidence of falsified degrees to come forward with information in order to take necessary action.
An educator, Rose Stella Akongo, has warned against obtaining degrees in less than two months and called for vigilance against substandard courses. The Ministry of Education declined to comment until official communication is received.
Last year, a Ugandan student faced difficulties at a British university over a supposed expired undergraduate degree. The NCHE has asked universities to submit their programs for review, with 2,395 of the 4,369 accredited degree programs currently in the final stages.
Makerere University has also investigated cases of falsified diplomas, calling on employers to re-verify diplomas. Kyambogo University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eli Katunguka, has vowed to revoke fraudulently obtained degrees. Some Ugandans have been reported for using real academic documents that did not belong to them.
In conclusion, allegations that Ugandan university degrees are rejected by Nigeria due to authenticity issues have been formally denied by the NCHE. However, it is important to remain vigilant and ensure that you obtain legitimate, quality college degrees. Ugandan universities continue to work to ensure the integrity of their programs and to combat cases of academic fraud.