FG declares war on miracle centers to restore academic integrity

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating Miracle Examination Centers—notorious venues that facilitate large-scale examination malpractice across Nigeria.

These centers have long been a major concern, undermining the credibility of the country’s education system and negatively affecting the future of young Nigerians.

During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stressed the urgency of addressing this growing menace, Diaspora digital media (DDM) reported.

He stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to tackle examination malpractice head-on, as it erodes academic integrity and discourages honest, hardworking students.

“We are dealing with a very serious challenge regarding examination malpractice, and our government is taking concrete steps to eliminate it,” Alausa stated.

“The existence of Miracle Examination Centers has created an unfair system where students who are willing to cheat are given an undue advantage over those who genuinely put in the effort to succeed,” he added.

The Dangers of Miracle Centers to Our Children

The rise of Miracle Examination Centers has posed severe risks to Nigeria’s education system, with long-term consequences for the country’s future.

These centers have not only lowered academic standards but have also negatively influenced the moral upbringing of young students, making dishonesty appear as an acceptable pathway to success.

Students who pass through these Miracle Centers often graduate with weak academic foundations, making it difficult for them to perform well in higher institutions or in the workplace.

Many of them struggle with critical thinking, problem-solving, and even basic knowledge in their respective fields because they never truly learned the subjects they were examined in.

The widespread influence of Miracle Centers has also led to an increased sense of entitlement among young people, where they expect rewards without putting in the necessary effort.

This has contributed to a larger societal problem—producing professionals who lack the required competence, ultimately affecting sectors such as healthcare, engineering, and education.

Additionally, the existence of Miracle Examination Centers has fueled corruption within the educational system.

Unscrupulous school owners, teachers, and examination officials collaborate with these centers, accepting bribes to manipulate results.

This has weakened the credibility of Nigerian certificates and made it difficult for employers and foreign institutions to trust academic qualifications from the country.

Government’s Plan to End Miracle Examination Centers

In response to these challenges, the Federal Government has mapped out strategic measures to eradicate Miracle Centers completely.

Dr. Alausa assured that authorities would take decisive action against these centers, recognizing them as a major threat to the nation’s education sector.

“We are not going to tolerate Miracle Examination Centers anymore,” he declared.

“This is an unacceptable practice, and we are going to dismantle the networks that promote it,” he added.

As part of the broader effort to strengthen Nigeria’s education system, the government has initiated a new training program that will involve five universities across the country.

These universities will serve as training hubs, equipping other public institutions with the necessary skills and strategies to uphold academic integrity and improve the overall quality of education.

According to the minister, this initiative is designed to ensure that students receive a solid academic foundation, eliminating the need for shortcuts provided by Miracle Centers.

He further emphasized that a long-term solution requires collaboration between parents, teachers, examination bodies, and law enforcement agencies.

The crackdown on Miracle Examination Centers is expected to restore fairness and meritocracy in the education system.

However, the success of this initiative will depend on the collective efforts of stakeholders in ensuring that cheating is no longer an option for students.

With the government’s renewed focus on educational reform, Dr. Alausa expressed optimism that Nigeria will soon have an academic system that rewards hard work and produces competent graduates who can compete globally.

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