A fresh investigation by Premium Times into the academic background of Anthony Kila has drawn public debate in Nigeria. The newspaper now alleges that the degrees he has presented, running from his first degree to his doctorate, were not genuine. A commentary by Babafemi Ojudu has added to the discussion, with the writer saying the findings left him deeply troubled.
From a Disputed Title to Disputed Degrees
The latest report builds on an earlier piece from the same newspaper that questioned Kila’s use of the professorial title. In the follow-up, the paper widened its inquiry to the full range of qualifications he has claimed. According to the account, these include academic degrees at several levels as well as other professional credentials, and the newspaper concludes that they were fabricated.
What the Investigation Relies On
As described in the commentary, the newspaper’s conclusions rest on replies from universities and on inconsistencies between the programmes and dates Kila supplied and the information it obtained. The specific institutions and the detailed discrepancies were not set out in the material available for this summary, so readers should consult the original investigation for the particulars.
Kila’s Response
The newspaper reportedly sought comment from Kila. He responded that he was putting together his academic and professional documents. He had not, at the time of the commentary, publicly produced documents to answer the allegations point by point.
A Call for Verifiable Evidence
Ojudu’s piece takes a measured but firm line. He says that if the newspaper’s findings are mistaken, Kila should come forward with evidence that can be independently checked and that answers each of the claims. The article frames the matter as one of truth and accountability, and it also points toward a possible route back for Kila, though the full details of that suggestion are not covered here.
Why It Matters
Questions about the authenticity of academic credentials carry weight in any country, particularly when the person concerned is a public figure who has built a profile as an academic and commentator. Allegations of this kind go to public trust, and the way they are handled can shape how institutions and the public regard such claims in future.
At this stage, the claims come from the newspaper’s investigation and have not been settled by any formal finding cited in the available material. Kila has not, according to the commentary, refuted them with documents. The next development to watch is whether he releases verifiable records and whether the universities named in the investigation make further statements.
Source: Daily Intel Newspapers, reporting on an investigation by Premium Times
