📰 Latest News on Benin Republic University
Date of Hearing: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Venue: National Assembly, Abuja
Source: Rgistplusedu Consult Correspondence
⚖️ Key Updates from the May 15, 2025 Hearing on Benin Republic Universities
🏛️ 1. Leadership
The hearing was presided over by the Chairman of the Public Petitions Committee of the House of Representatives at the National Assembly.
👥 2. Attendees
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Education Stakeholders Committee Benin–Togo
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Legal counsel representing petitioning students
All relevant parties were in attendance, reflecting strong commitment to resolving the evaluation suspension affecting Benin Republic university graduates.
📄 3. Submission of Accredited University Lists
Two official lists were submitted to the committee:
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By the Federal Ministry of Education
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By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The list for Togo was officially attached to the hearing documentation.
⚖️ 4. Legal Observations on Degree Evaluation
Legal counsel acknowledged the lists and commended the committee. However, one critical concern was raised:
What is the evaluation status of graduates from private universities in Benin Republic before 2024, the year when the National BSc Exam became mandatory?
🧾 5. Committee’s Response
Due to a lack of clarity from the Ministry of Education, the committee resolved to:
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Seek an official position from the Federal Ministry of Education.
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Invite the Ministry for clarification on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
This resolution was unanimously adopted.
📢 Conclusion and Resolutions
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The official list of accredited institutions in Togo is acknowledged and adopted.
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All graduates must meet NYSC and Ministry of Education evaluation standards.
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Degrees from Togo universities are recognized if homologated by Togo’s Ministry of Higher Education.
✅ Students are advised to verify that their institution is on the official list before enrollment.
🎓 What This Means for Students
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Certificates from accredited institutions in Benin and Togo are not invalidated.
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A new evaluation framework is being built to ensure transparency and credibility.
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NYSC mobilization will apply to eligible students based on the master list.
🙌 Rgistplusedu Consult Commendation
We thank the Education Stakeholders Committee (Benin–Togo) and all legal and institutional advocates, especially Dr. Mensah and our legal team.
Special note:
Our lawyer raised an important point — should graduates who already completed NYSC be required to retake the BSc exam?
The legal view: No, only those who haven't graduated should be required to do so.
The committee agreed to revisit this on the next hearing date.
📌 Stay Informed
Stay calm. Stay updated. A resolution is on the way.
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Filed from the National Assembly, Abuja
Signed: Rgistplusedu Consult.