An honorary doctorate degree is awarded to persons that have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in a specific field or profession. It is also often given to persons who have made significant contributions to society. However, reverse is the case, as a lot of Nigerians now have the prefix, Dr, before their names. It is not uncommon for many of them to announce on social media or even celebrate these awards in the traditional media. Some others do not even announce it; they only make it public, especially politicians, when it becomes a contended issue. In this report, GBENGA SALAU looks at how these degrees are dished out by institutes and professional bodies that are not degree awarding institutions.
Kehinde Olawale is human relationship consultant and a life coach. He is one of the many Nigerians with the prefix, Dr, before their names. Though a graduate, he did not study for a doctoral…
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