The Federal Government has approved comprehensive Guidelines for the Award and Use of Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen academic integrity, promote transparency, and safeguard the credibility and international reputation of the Nigerian University System.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, disclosed this in official
communications addressed to Vice-Chancellors and Pro-Chancellors of universities across the country. The Guidelines were developed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and approved by the Federal Ministry of Education following the endorsement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
According to the Minister, the policy became necessary in response to growing concerns over the abuse, commercialization, and misuse of honorary doctorate awards, which have increasingly undermined the prestige and value of academic honours in Nigeria. The new framework establishes clear standards for the nomination, approval, conferment, use, and revocation of honorary doctorate degrees across all Nigerian universities.

The approved Guidelines are hereby attached below for the information and compliance of all universities, stakeholders, and members of the public.

GUIDELINES FOR THE AWARD AND USE OF HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREES IN NIGERIA

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations