The National Association of Environmental Health Scientists of Nigeria (NAEHSON), has condemned in the strongest terms the reported backdoor issuance of BSC in Environmental Health Science certificates through the University of Ibadan.
This was contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Amb Jimoh Moh’d Bashir, on Friday.
According to the statement, NAEHSON, a professional body dedicated to advancing the field of environmental health in Nigeria,
condemned unethical and putrid practice, stating that it’s capable of undermining the integrity of the environmental health profession.
The body, which noted that its reactions become necessary following the disclaimer from the University of Ibadan over the issue
urged the University management to identify the culprits involved in this scheme and hold them accountable for their actions
The statement reads “It is imperative for the association to react, following the disclaimer published by the University of Ibadan on its official website.
“The University has distanced itself from affiliating with any consultancy program and issuing a certificate, warning the public to always visit the institution’s website for any academic information.
“The Association wishes to set the record straight, stating that anyone that wishes to become an environmental health practitioner must pass through the rigorous stages.
“Given the re-emergence of factual presented statement of result by University of Ibadan Consultancy Service and the admission letter indicating that to earn a BSc degree of Environmental Health Science (correct title as indicated in NUC CCMAS is BEHS or BTech EHS) you can spend 2 years as against 4 years (200 level) or 5 years (100 level) as recommended by NUC is a gross misconduct.
“Issuance of statement of result, is the legal right of the Registrar of the issuing institution. So, in this case University of Ibadan consultancy program, the signature of the Registrar is not on the statement of result. And that has made a statement of result issued by a purported consulting service through University of Ibadan fake and illegal.
“Given this background, the NAEHSON position is responsible for protecting the scientist status of the profession.
“Such obnoxious behavior will not only denigrate the efforts of genuine students, it will tarnish the reputation of the University of Ibadan.”
However, NAEHSON called on the relevant authorities, including the Federal government and the University of Ibadan, to thoroughly investigate this deplorable situation.
The Association called on the institution to take proactive steps to safeguard against endemic corruption, urging it to maintain the highest standards of best academic integrity, merit based admissions, and rigorous assessment.
“NAEHSON stands firm in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity within environmental health.
“The Association refuses to tolerate any practices that compromise the quality and credibility of the profession,” the statement added