ICPC arraigns ex-polytechnic rector over Fake Ph.D certificate
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Olaolu Akinola Olugbenga, the former Rector of Igbajo Polytechnic, Igbajo, Osun State before Honorable Justice Wasiu Oladejo Akanbi of Osun State High Court 2, sitting in Osogbo. He faces a 4-count charge relating to alleged forgery and making false statements.
Olugbenga is accused of obtaining a fake Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Certificate from the University of Ibadan, which he used to secure employment at Igbajo Polytechnic. ICPC's investigation revealed that he presented a forged notification of result to the institution, showing the conferment of a Doctorate degree by the University of Ibadan in February 2003.
The accused is alleged to have knowingly made false statements regarding the ...