ICPC boss meets undercover reporter over Cotonou varsity’s alleged six-week corrupt degree scheme

Musa Adamu Aliyu, the c Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), boss , convened a meeting at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, engaging with undercover reporter.

This was due to the reports on December 30, alleging corrupt practices in rapid degree issuance at a university in Cotonou, aiming to deepen the investigation and initiate relevant actions.

It could be recalled on 30th of December, 2023, exposed details of their undercover reporter obtaining a Cotonou University degree in a mere six weeks and subsequently enrolling in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

The ICPC revealed this statement on its X handle on Tuesday, 2nd of January 2024.

The statement reads:

“ICPC Chairman Meets Undercover Reporter on Cotonou University’s Alleged Six-Week Degree Scheme, Launches Investigation

“To verify details and move beyond speculation, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, convened a critical meeting today at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja with a reporter from a news outlet. They discussed the outlet’s December 30th report on alleged corrupt practices in rapid degree issuance at a Cotonou university, aiming to deepen the investigation and initiate relevant actions.

“The investigation into Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT) in Cotonou reveals a concerning situation where degrees are allegedly awarded in as little as six weeks, bypassing standard academic procedures like application, registration, coursework, and examinations.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>