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The Same Rage for Paternity Fraud: Apply It to Degree Procurement.

The decadence and rote in the education system have left degree holders shameless, deserving no respect or trust, and with no moral obligations. They have completely obliterated every form of moral compass in society.

Your social status doesn’t matter.
Your oratory prowess cum fluency in spoken English, your fancy suits, exotic cars, and position in society do not suffice to the fact that during your first degree, you procured mercenaries to write your exams and do your project. It cannot be forgiven that, during your master's, MBA, or PhD, you cited, “I’m busy at work and hardly have time for myself,” and then you contracted your project work to someone to help you get it done. You deserve no place in the midst of intellectuals.


This is your situation.
A perfect scenario of your situation is likened to that of a cheating wife who got pregnant by another man while still married to her caring and loving husband. The husband has taken care of the child for a reasonable number of years, bonding with and caring for the child with no reservation, and finally finds out through a DNA test that the child he had cared for for so many years is not biologically his. Imagine the pain, the agony, and the rage that brews in that man’s eyes with heartbreak. From the woman's perspective, she feels shame and regret at that moment. Taken together, this is how you who earned the degrees you're proud of are meant to feel. Shame, shame, and more shame, and society should treat you with disdain with the kind of anger the man with a failed paternity test feels.


Let’s put this in another perspective.
Like the story of the leper in the bible, the way lepers were treated in society back then ought to be your reality in the committee of intellectuals. If you are reading this article, you should not be appointed to any public office or allowed to lead any sensitive role. Because, tell me, how would you feel, for instance, as a man, if you saw a beautiful lady whom you admire? You approached her, exchanged contacts, started dating, went through the full courtship process, and planned and executed a court wedding, a traditional marriage, and a white wedding. On the night marking the beginning of your honeymoon, you booked an exclusive exotic island with premium services. Then you procure a man to make love to your newly married wife. Your reason is that you are busy with work-related responsibilities. Mind you, you are very healthy and sound, with the right energy to give any woman the best treatment and satisfaction in the bedroom. This man you contracted with enjoys your beautiful, elegant, and gorgeous newlywed wife and has gotten her pregnant with twin baby boys. Tell me, as a man, will you be proud of yourself in the midst of legitimate fathers in your circle, knowing that those boys are not biologically yours? The answer is NO. This is how the procurement of degrees feels demeaning.

Pause your education if you are busy with work. It is not a do-or-die affair.
If you are busy with work and you are unable to handle both work responsibilities and education, quit or pause the studies and concentrate on what puts food on your table, and then continue with your academic pursuit when you feel you have the time instead of ridiculing yourself for procuring a degree. You should fail an exam or project and retake it, not pay someone to write an exam for you or do your project work. Your PhD, MBA, Master’s, and BSc project work is not an “invention programme". You are not tasked to invent something new that has never existed. This is research on existing events, so using artificial intelligence is not a crime.


Should I use AI in my research?
Yes, using AI to aid your research is ideal. What is not acceptable is using AI-generated content as your final product. This is why paraphrasing was imperative, especially when there was no internet and no AI. Research was conducted in the libraries and through site visits. However, the information gathered was paraphrased in your own words, making it original. So while you are using the right prompts to get the best research results from AI platforms, you need to paraphrase them into your own words. This will not only boost your writing skills but also give you the confidence to speak boldly about the research topic without fear.

It is better to score a C (Pass) by yourself than to score an A (Distinction) by procurement.
Back then, in secondary school during WAEC, some teachers organized mercenaries to help students with the exams. This was championed by a teacher called 'Uncle X', not his real name. Uncle X has been in this business for 25+ years. He looks good and dresses well, and all the young, beautiful teaching practice ladies flirted with him, and he “bagged” them all. Uncle X didn’t need to touch his meager teacher's salary to fund his expensive lifestyle; he was making enough money from exam-mercenary supplies. During the exams, he would ask students to pay a specified amount. In my set, the fee was N1000 per student (in 2001). Students who paid will be separated from those who didn’t, and the exam halls were named Heaven and Hell.

Most of the challenges we faced at my school were due to a lack of teachers.
Some subjects never had a teacher. Further Mathematics (Engineering Maths) was one of the subjects with no teacher in the entire school. As a mathematics lover and science student, I purchased the Further Mathematics textbooks: Projects 1, 2, and 3. The books were for SS1, SS2, and SS3, respectively. I engaged in self-study and group studies with my friends. During the exams, a few of my friends and I refused to pay the N1000 for the exam aid, and, as you can tell, we were isolated from those who paid and were sent to the “Hell” exam hall with strict invigilation. In the end, I earned a C in further mathematics, did well in other subjects, and went on to obtain a BSc and an MBA with no form of procurement.

The irony of this story is that, in my class at the time, there was a particular student whom we all knew was a dullard. He was among the bad, illiterate boys who sat in the back row and never answered questions or passed tests. But at the end of our WAEC exam. He emerged as the best-performing student, with many As (Distinctions). He couldn't even believe his own results, so that he couldn’t celebrate them. So how did he ace the exam? He paid the “Heavenly Exam Hall” fee and a special package, too. He had a mercenary who wrote the entire exam for him. So you see the negative effects of degree procurement: a lack of confidence and pride in defending it. So for those of you who have procured your PhD, MBA, Master’s, or even BSc, you should hide your faces in shame. The Dr., Prof, or any form of appellation that prefixes your name is marred with moral decadence and shamelessness. It does not matter the political position you hold, the leadership role you hold in society, or the wealth you have amassed; you are simply a degree miller who should be an outcast like the lepers in the Bible, far from hardworking academics at intellectual gatherings.


By JohnBull N Igwe
Author of “The Global Room".

I support this 100 percentage

Degree, BSC, Doctorate, PHd, MBC, NNPC considering how many years one would spent to just get the paper certificate, considering the low employment opportunities globally, do the wasted years worth it?

I am not saying education is bad oo, but in this century, education without personal skills, you might eventually be an errand boy for others even if fully employed.

The years to get those education degrees shouldn't have been the that long but it was deliberate to be part of the system.

Education is in the form of modern slavery

It was when slavery was abolished education was introduced . After the paper certificate, it's still your slave master you will work for

Degree is just as useless as anything now, in fact first-class degree is the new third-class except in cases where the bearer demonstrates exceptional applicable knowledge, which is almost non-existent these days.

Talking about PhD, particularly in Nigeria, its uselessness is evident in our innovative evidence as a country. Take Western support out and we're back to stone ages in no time, yet we probably have the highest global count of PhD holders.

That's why I don't respect or reckon with the loads of degrees most Nigerians have. Especially your useless politicians.
I must interact with you first & ascertain how your mind works, especially in the areas you've garnered your degrees.


Everything na scam for Naija.

Almost Every political officer in Nigeria is now a Dr. PhD

Dey play , it is only in Nigeria that we talk about degree this and degree that . So many advanced countries in the world have gone past education certificates to their God given talent. Elon musk didn't become the richest man in the world with education certificate so is Mark Zuckerberg. But here in Nigeria, all we talk about is degree this and degree that . Oga, put your God given talent into work and be useful to your generation.

Peller a small boy became a multi millionaire without education qualifications..

Most conventional universities do not have the schedule for working and learning. Hence, it is quite difficult to pend academics and resume if possible.

Fortunately, there are schools who combine both. NOUN is a good example.

This life is all about discipline, courage, preserverance, adherence to time/purpose and confidence.

I can defend my certificates anytime anyday, because I believe in the power of "be yourself".

If you can defend what you wrote in an exam and pass successfully, you can defend yourself anywhere.

helinues:
Degree, BSC, Doctorate, PHd MBC, NNPC considering how many years one would spent to just get the paper certificate, considering the low employment opportunities globally, do the wasted years worth it?

I am not saying education is bad oo, but in this century, education without personal skills, you might eventually be an errand boy for others even if fully employed.

The years to get those education degrees shouldn't have been the that long but it was deliberate to be part of the system.

Education is in the form of modern slavery

It was when slavery was abolished education was introduced . After the paper certificate, it's still your slave master you will work for

Your cocaine sniffer in Abuja basterdised Education so you guys see Education as a waste, after all he is the grand patron of certificate forgers.

vibratingpenis:
Your cocaine sniffer in Abuja basterdised Education so you guys see Education as a waste, after all he is the grand patron of certificate forgers.

You are just confirming what I am saying. Which opinion would a professor claim of having where a governor is talking.

It's a trap buddy

ObaKlaz:
That's why I don't respect or reckon with the loads of degrees most Nigerians have. Especially your useless politicians.
I must interact with you first & ascertain how your mind works, especially in the areas you've garnered your degrees.


Everything na scam for Naija.

Most Nigerian politicians read political science, law or business administration while in the university. You can't compare them to those who read science and engineering.

When dydx dey crack person head, how person wan take push kara for school? Probably, the student wasn't interested in the course and just wants to "read" to be a graduate like his peers, knowing that he may likely not use the certificate to work in the nearest future.

Even the Nigerian educational system is so rigorous that there are too many loopholes to exploit and too many compromised people in the academic ranks.

Aptly written and spot on.

LagosOrigin:
Dey play , it is only in Nigeria that we talk about degree this and degree that . So many advanced countries in the world have gone past education certificates to their God given talent. Elon musk didn't become the richest man in the world with education certificate so is Mark Zuckerberg. But here in Nigeria, all we talk about is degree this and degree that . Oga, put your God given talent into work and be useful to your generation.

Peller a small boy became a multi millionaire without education qualifications..

Neither was it by talent, except talent now means something else.

Anybody can make a path for themselves whether with degrees or without degrees.

One thing I've learnt in life is that there's no rule book for success, especially in Nigeria where people attribute their success to God's grace.

You just have to make ur own path. There are people in Nigeria who have achieved success with their degrees.

There are also people who achieved that with skills, others investment, etc.

Just do what u think is good for u and be disciplined. That's all that matters.

LagosOrigin:
Dey play , it is only in Nigeria that we talk about degree this and degree that . So many advanced countries in the world have gone past education certificates to their God given talent. Elon musk didn't become the richest man in the world with education certificate so is Mark Zuckerberg. But here in Nigeria, all we talk about is degree this and degree that . Oga, put your God given talent into work and be useful to your generation.

Peller a small boy became a multi millionaire without education qualifications..

I hear people like you give examples of a few folks who made it without university degrees, & I just laugh. They even mention Peller, like you've just done, and I'd laugh harder at how little they know!

Y'all mischievously choose to ignore the fact that Elon still went to school, even though he dropped out. And the knowledge he gained in the ivory towers propelled him to become who he is to the world today.

And Peller? Of what economic/technological significance is that boy to Nigeria as a country, to begin with?!

Knowledge is meant to yield results, if it isn't, then there's a problem, and that's the case with Nigeria, because the whole education system is completely broken.

You could make something of yourself via your innate abilities, but the future of any serious nation is never in content creation. It's still in STEM, and how d'you attain that if not via quality education

Na mumu still Dey study to get degree in Nigeria.once you are done with high school,you are good to go. Degree in Nigeria is a total waste of time, energy and resources.

I totally concur with the writer. Myself I've written some posts about this subject.

The root of the problem is the mindset we have as people pursuing master's degrees or PhDs. Most MSc/ PhD students not studying it for addition to knowledge or research interest—they just want it for the prestige and possibly workplace promotions. Since there's no interest, it's just more convenient for them to pawn it off to someone else who gets paid to do the hard work.

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The Same Rage for Paternity Fraud: Apply It to Degree Procurement.

The decadence and rote in the education system have left degree holders shameless, deserving no respect or trust, and with no moral obligations. They have completely obliterated every form of moral compass in society.

Your social status doesn’t matter.
Your oratory prowess cum fluency in spoken English, your fancy suits, exotic cars, and position in society do not suffice to the fact that during your first degree, you procured mercenaries to write your exams and do your project. It cannot be forgiven that, during your master's, MBA, or PhD, you cited, “I’m busy at work and hardly have time for myself,” and then you contracted your project work to someone to help you get it done. You deserve no place in the midst of intellectuals.


This is your situation.
A perfect scenario of your situation is likened to that of a cheating wife who got pregnant by another man while still married to her caring and loving husband. The husband has taken care of the child for a reasonable number of years, bonding with and caring for the child with no reservation, and finally finds out through a DNA test that the child he had cared for for so many years is not biologically his. Imagine the pain, the agony, and the rage that brews in that man’s eyes with heartbreak. From the woman's perspective, she feels shame and regret at that moment. Taken together, this is how you who earned the degrees you're proud of are meant to feel. Shame, shame, and more shame, and society should treat you with disdain with the kind of anger the man with a failed paternity test feels.


Let’s put this in another perspective.
Like the story of the leper in the bible, the way lepers were treated in society back then ought to be your reality in the committee of intellectuals. If you are reading this article, you should not be appointed to any public office or allowed to lead any sensitive role. Because, tell me, how would you feel, for instance, as a man, if you saw a beautiful lady whom you admire? You approached her, exchanged contacts, started dating, went through the full courtship process, and planned and executed a court wedding, a traditional marriage, and a white wedding. On the night marking the beginning of your honeymoon, you booked an exclusive exotic island with premium services. Then you procure a man to make love to your newly married wife. Your reason is that you are busy with work-related responsibilities. Mind you, you are very healthy and sound, with the right energy to give any woman the best treatment and satisfaction in the bedroom. This man you contracted with enjoys your beautiful, elegant, and gorgeous newlywed wife and has gotten her pregnant with twin baby boys. Tell me, as a man, will you be proud of yourself in the midst of legitimate fathers in your circle, knowing that those boys are not biologically yours? The answer is NO. This is how the procurement of degrees feels demeaning.

Pause your education if you are busy with work. It is not a do-or-die affair.
If you are busy with work and you are unable to handle both work responsibilities and education, quit or pause the studies and concentrate on what puts food on your table, and then continue with your academic pursuit when you feel you have the time instead of ridiculing yourself for procuring a degree. You should fail an exam or project and retake it, not pay someone to write an exam for you or do your project work. Your PhD, MBA, Master’s, and BSc project work is not an “invention programme". You are not tasked to invent something new that has never existed. This is research on existing events, so using artificial intelligence is not a crime.


Should I use AI in my research?
Yes, using AI to aid your research is ideal. What is not acceptable is using AI-generated content as your final product. This is why paraphrasing was imperative, especially when there was no internet and no AI. Research was conducted in the libraries and through site visits. However, the information gathered was paraphrased in your own words, making it original. So while you are using the right prompts to get the best research results from AI platforms, you need to paraphrase them into your own words. This will not only boost your writing skills but also give you the confidence to speak boldly about the research topic without fear.

It is better to score a C (Pass) by yourself than to score an A (Distinction) by procurement.
Back then, in secondary school during WAEC, some teachers organized mercenaries to help students with the exams. This was championed by a teacher called 'Uncle X', not his real name. Uncle X has been in this business for 25+ years. He looks good and dresses well, and all the young, beautiful teaching practice ladies flirted with him, and he “bagged” them all. Uncle X didn’t need to touch his meager teacher's salary to fund his expensive lifestyle; he was making enough money from exam-mercenary supplies. During the exams, he would ask students to pay a specified amount. In my set, the fee was N1000 per student (in 2001). Students who paid will be separated from those who didn’t, and the exam halls were named Heaven and Hell.

Most of the challenges we faced at my school were due to a lack of teachers.
Some subjects never had a teacher. Further Mathematics (Engineering Maths) was one of the subjects with no teacher in the entire school. As a mathematics lover and science student, I purchased the Further Mathematics textbooks: Projects 1, 2, and 3. The books were for SS1, SS2, and SS3, respectively. I engaged in self-study and group studies with my friends. During the exams, a few of my friends and I refused to pay the N1000 for the exam aid, and, as you can tell, we were isolated from those who paid and were sent to the “Hell” exam hall with strict invigilation. In the end, I earned a C in further mathematics, did well in other subjects, and went on to obtain a BSc and an MBA with no form of procurement.

The irony of this story is that, in my class at the time, there was a particular student whom we all knew was a dullard. He was among the bad, illiterate boys who sat in the back row and never answered questions or passed tests. But at the end of our WAEC exam. He emerged as the best-performing student, with many As (Distinctions). He couldn't even believe his own results, so that he couldn’t celebrate them. So how did he ace the exam? He paid the “Heavenly Exam Hall” fee and a special package, too. He had a mercenary who wrote the entire exam for him. So you see the negative effects of degree procurement: a lack of confidence and pride in defending it. So for those of you who have procured your PhD, MBA, Master’s, or even BSc, you should hide your faces in shame. The Dr., Prof, or any form of appellation that prefixes your name is marred with moral decadence and shamelessness. It does not matter the political position you hold, the leadership role you hold in society, or the wealth you have amassed; you are simply a degree miller who should be an outcast like the lepers in the Bible, far from hardworking academics at intellectual gatherings.


By JohnBull N Igwe
Author of “The Global Room".

This is the conversation i have been having with some people recently, I have maintained that many of these people always attacking government, saying they need new governance, many of them have benefitted from the rot, therefore they are part of the rot they condemn.

Graduates are as good as uneducated - many are unproductive, cannot solve basic life problems talk-less of complex job problems. I am and Environmental & Sustainability Manager abroad, I have few Nigerians I have helped guide in the job, however, the way some of them handle simple and basic data calculations is disturbing as a sustainability specialist. Some do not even know Mean, Median, Mode - simplest statistical data analysis, how much more complex. I have taught and continue to teach, explain that i am now fed up. My baby girl is 9, she is smart and will solve this at a GO. When you have to explain same thing for years and you ended up helping them prepare their reports, then it is frustrating.
I have come to the conclusion that, these are one of those who paid through education, or all together did even acquire one. All they can do is speak English.
Some dumb people will say in abroad, your education is not required or necessary - but what life problems can you solve? You can't even demonstrate critical thinking, yet you talk down on education. You think these are things you acquire with your dumb head? You must have a form of education. Elon Musk and the rest didn't just rise to the top, they are either secretly supported by Mossad, used by the government (government create wealth for selected individuals they use especially for data collection - I can't say more than that). Even at that, these people use the brain of other educated people to achieve their billionaire status.
I belonged to the class where your hand has to touch your ears before you are deemed right for primary school. I was the last set in the mid 80s. Then my secondary school then is better than many private secondary schools today (mushroom schools). We had every apparatus and chemicals/agents for sciences - we had standard laboratories, and one of the best teachers. My school back then in the 90s usually top the SSCE distinction list..on 2 occasions we were the overall best school.
My secondary school was better equipped than LASU of those years. The school already prepared us for the challenges ahead, ours was the era of A1, A2 & A3 before B was introduced.