By Akeem Oyetunji Determined to authenticate the PhD certificate of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law has applied to the University of Port Harcourt, Choba for his academic records.
In a letter dated February 2, 2015 and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, the Institute stated that the request was made under the Freedom of Information Act on behalf of Omano Edigheji, PhD, a Nigerian Citizen”.
The letter was received in the office of the Vice Chancellor on February 3, 2015 and stamped
The letter signed by Nsirimovu Courage, the Access to Justice Programme Officer states thus:
Dear Sir/Madam,
APPLICATION FOR INFORMATION/RECORDS/DOCUMENTS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
“We represent the interest of Omano Edigheji, PhD, a Nigerian Citizen.
“Pursuant to S .2 and S.4 of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011,we apply on behalf of Omano Edigheji,PhD for the following information on President Goodluck Jonathan’s PhD qualification:
Title of his PhD dissertation
Year of registration as a PhD student
Title of the PhD thesis/dissertation
Name of PhD supervisor(s)
Name of external examiner(s)
Comments/reports of external examiners on the dissertation/thesis
Photocopy of the PhD dissertation/thesis
Date of graduation.
“We are willing to pay the amount for the photocopy and postage of this information. Please let us have your account details within one day of receipt of this request.
“Should you require any clarification regarding this application, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone (08093029530)
“We would be grateful if this request is granted within 5 working days upon receipt of same.”
Prompt News recalls that it was rumoured in the social media recently that President Jonathan did not complete his PhD programme hence, the need for this clarification.
