The prefix "Dr." has long occupied a space of reverence in the title-hungry theater of Nigerian society. However, a "mechanical failure" in our academic value system has seen this designation shift from a badge of rigorous intellectual labor to a commercial commodity.
The Federal Government’s recent directive banning honorary degree holders from using the title is not merely a policy shift; it is a Strategic Reset necessitated by the need for academic integrity and intellectual honesty.
Uturu has spoken—but Nigeria must decide whether it heard. In the quiet academic hills of Abia State University, a political statement louder than campaign rallies was made—not with slogans, but with structure. Governor Alex Otti did not merely reward graduates; he attempted something far more disruptive: he redefined what governance can prioritize.
Ulasi Ogbagbu, seated in his ancestral stillness, would not clap first. He would ask.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff across the country, reaffirming its commitment to merit-based career progression and staff welfare, reports ITREALMS.
The decision was taken at the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.
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