PhD Is A Must For Professorship — NUC

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday reaffirmed that
Doctorate degree (Ph.D) was a prerequisite for the attainment of
professorship in the nation's university system.

Prof. Julius Okojie, the Executive Secretary of NUC, made the
clarification in an interview withthe News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in
Ilorin.
Okojie said that acquisition of a PhD was mandatory for any lecturer
who aspired to the professorial position.
He said a letter had been sent tovarious universities across the country.
According to him, the PhD must not only be from a recognised
university, it must also be cognate to the specific discipline.

``However, in the interim, only the fellowship of the National
Postgraduate Medical College as it relates to Medical and Dental
Clinical teachers is accepted by the NUC.

``This is a suitable alternative to the Ph.D until the framework
forPh.D for Clinical Medical and Dental Doctors has been finalised,''
he said.
He advised vice-chancellors to ensure strict adherence to the
requirement and to seek clarification from NUC in the event of any
doubt.
Source:leader.ng