The Federal Government is contemplating the introduction of evaluation check for Nigerians who acquire levels from international establishments, significantly in African international locations.
Acting Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, disclosed this on the thirty seventh assembly of the National Standing Committee (NSC) on Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications in Abuja on Monday.
Olatunji-David stated the evaluation check was mandatory earlier than their {qualifications} can be evaluated for mobilisation into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
She stated the proposal was aimed toward guaranteeing that international {qualifications} offered by Nigerians mirrored real studying achievements and met the required tutorial requirements.
She defined that the measure was significantly necessary given the growing variety of Nigerians learning in international greater establishments, particularly in West Africa.
“We should make sure that the usual of training in Nigeria is just not lowered by permitting all method of international {qualifications} that aren’t recognised, to be paraded by Nigerians with out the corresponding studying achievement.
“Inasmuch as we wish to encourage international socialisation, training, and the remainder of them as a result of the world is a world village now, however we wish to preserve customary.
“We wish to make sure that, sure, for each certificates given, they’re earned, they usually can produce folks that may contribute positively to our nationwide growth.
“I therefore invite this committee once again to consider, if necessary, an assessment test before such graduates are evaluated for NYSC,” she stated.
Olatunji-David described the committee as central to efforts to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s training system by guaranteeing that solely real and duly accredited international {qualifications} had been recognised.
She expressed concern over the rising circumstances of forgery of Nigerian and international diploma certificates, saying the ministry was taking steps to handle the menace.
The performing everlasting secretary recommended members of the committee for selections reached at their earlier assembly, describing them as necessary steps in direction of enhancing the analysis and accreditation of international {qualifications}.
She stated the ministry had recorded progress in confirming the accreditation standing of international establishments, issuing clearance letters for NYSC mobilisation, authenticating certificates and issuing no-objection letters.
According to her, the ministry additionally points eligibility and proficiency letters to Nigerians touring overseas for employment or additional research.
“Since the start of this 12 months, the analysis of international certificates and authentication of Nigerian certificates have been automated and digitalised, making the method seamless.
“The fees accruing are remitted into government accounts, thereby increasing the ministry’s revenue generation,” Olatunji-David stated.
She stated the committee would deliberate on 5 key points, together with tips for issuing no-objection letters required for registering proposed establishments with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
Others, she stated, included compliance by foreign-curriculum secondary faculties working in Nigeria with the nation’s training coverage on public examinations.
She careworn that such faculties should put together their college students for examinations carried out by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Examinations Council (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) or National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), as relevant.
According to her, college students should sit for a minimum of one of many recognised examinations earlier than graduating from such faculties, no matter the place they intend to pursue greater training.
She stated the committee would additionally take into account the popularity of international secondary faculty {qualifications}, together with the Higher School Diploma issued within the United States and Canada, and the Baccalaureate certificates issued by French faculties.
She listed different points for consideration to incorporate establishing mechanisms for monitoring Nigerians learning in African establishments by way of institutional visits and recognising international regulatory our bodies accountable for transmitting info on accredited establishments by way of diplomatic channels.
Earlier, the Director of Education Support Services within the ministry, Mr Gabriel Amudipe, stated the committee’s work was essential to enhancing studying outcomes, institutional efficiency and high quality assurance throughout the training sector.
Amudipe stated the ministry remained dedicated to evidence-based planning, efficient monitoring and clear analysis of international {qualifications}.
He urged members to be goal, honest and agency of their deliberations to make sure that real {qualifications} had been cleared whereas circumstances that fell in need of the required requirements had been appropriately addressed.
“The design and committee on analysis stays some of the essential buildings for guaranteeing that our insurance policies, programmes and interventions are achieved.
“Your work directly influence the improvement of learning outcomes, the strengthening of institutional performance, and the advancement of quality assurance mechanism at all levels of education,” Amudipe stated. (NAN)
