Federal Ministry of Education Debunks False Claims on BEA Scholars’ Reintegration
Federal Ministry of Education Debunks False Claims on BEA Scholars’ Reintegration
The Federal Ministry of Education has categorically refuted a widely circulated press statement alleging that the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated a committee to facilitate the reintegration of Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian universities.
In a strongly worded rebuttal released today, signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry labelled the information as “false and misleading.” According to the statement, no such committee was established, and there is no reintegration plan currently being considered for BEA scholars returning from abroad.
“The Ministry categorically states that no such committee was inaugurated, and no reintegration plan for BEA scholars is in place,” the release read.
This clarification follows the government’s formal announcement on 7 May 2025, where it officially discontinued the BEA Scholarship Programme. The decision aligns with a strategic policy shift aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s domestic tertiary education system.
The Ministry emphasized that the academic programmes once pursued abroad under the BEA scheme are now widely available in Nigerian universities and polytechnics, and in many cases, delivered at even higher standards than before.
While the BEA programme has been discontinued for new applicants, the Ministry reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to all current BEA scholars. These students will continue to receive approved tuition, stipends, and support until the completion of their studies overseas.
To avoid further misinformation, the Federal Ministry of Education urged citizens and the media to rely solely on official communication channels for accurate updates and policy directions.
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