The Federal Government is considering introducing assessment tests for Nigerians who obtained degrees from foreign universities before they are evaluated and mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The proposal is aimed at verifying that qualifications presented for NYSC purposes are genuine and meet acceptable academic standards.

The plan is discussed in the context of safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s education system amid concerns about the quality and authenticity of some foreign qualifications, including rising cases of certificate forgery. One outlet reports that the proposal is being discussed at a meeting of the National Standing Committee on Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications, with an acting permanent secretary from the Ministry of Education describing the measure as particularly relevant for degrees earned in African countries.

Across the coverage provided, outlets largely agree on the core idea: a potential pre-NYSC assessment step for foreign-degree holders. The different emphasis is mainly on where the proposal was disclosed (such as a specific committee meeting) and the rationale highlighted, including maintaining education standards and addressing forgery risks.