NAPTIP WARNS STUDENTS ON CHANGING HUMAN TRAFFICKING TACTICS.

The House of Representatives Committee investigating certificate racketeering has invited 12 private university vice-chancellors to appear before the panel. 

The affected institutions include Igbinedion University, Babcock University, Al-Hikma University, and others. 

The Chairman of the committee, Abubakar Fulata, explained that the invitation is necessary due to allegations of sharp practices.

The investigation follows testimony by investigative journalist Umar Audu, who claimed to have obtained a degree certificate within six months from a university in Benin Republic. 

The Chairman emphasized that illicitly acquiring degree certificates is illegal and threatens the country's socio-economic development.

The vice-chancellors are expected to appear for the investigative public hearing on June 2 and the committee has already received submissions from heads of government agencies, including the Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs, NYSC Director-General, and NUC Executive Secretary.