FG Finally Cracks Down on Fake “Dr” Titles — Nigerians With Honorary Degrees Risk Public Shame

The Federal Government has declared war on the growing trend of honorary degree recipients calling themselves “Dr” in public and professional spaces.

In a major decision announced on Wednesday, the government warned that anyone awarded an honorary doctorate must stop attaching the title “Dr” to their names in official, academic, or business dealings — or risk being accused of academic fraud.

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made the announcement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council meeting.

According to the minister, the misuse of honorary titles has become a serious issue capable of misleading the public and damaging the credibility of Nigeria’s education system.

He revealed that the Federal Executive Council has now approved a strict nationwide policy guiding how honorary degrees can be awarded and used by Nigerian universities.

The new directive means recipients of honorary doctorates can celebrate the honour, but can no longer parade themselves as certified academic doctors in professional or official environments.

The announcement has already sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether celebrities, politicians, pastors, and businessmen who proudly use the “Dr” title despite earning honorary awards will now be forced to drop it.

What do you think? Should honorary degree holders be banned from using “Dr” completely, or is the government going too far?

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