Hold onto your hats, folks! There’s been a major buzz, and some serious whispers, about the honorary doctorate awarded to the super-talented Hausa musician, Dauda Kahutu, better known as Rarara. Some folks have been out there saying it’s all a sham, a big fake. But guess what? A top official from the European-American University has stepped forward to set the record straight! Get ready for the real scoop on Rarara’s prestigious award.
Rarara’s Doctorate: The Truth is Out!
In a move that’s clearing the air, Dr. Josephine Egbuta, who heads up the African Operations at High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd (the European-American University’s main partner in Africa), has officially declared that the honorary doctorate given to Rarara is 100% genuine. This announcement comes after some confusing claims started swirling around, making people doubt the award’s authenticity.
Dr. Egbuta didn’t hold back. In a press statement, she made it crystal clear: “Contrary to claims, the honorary doctorate award presented to Rarara is not fake.” Boom! Just like that, the whispers are silenced.
More Than Just a Printer? Unpacking the Claims
Now, here’s where it gets a bit spicy. Dr. Egbuta took the time to explain the long-standing relationship between the European-American University and High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd, which started way back in 2008. She even mentioned that her late husband, Professor Williams A. Egbuta, played a key role as the Honorary Coordinator for Africa.
The confusion seemed to stem from claims made by a Dr. Luke Okojie of Accolades Communications. This gent recently popped up, saying he’s been recognised as a pro vice-chancellor by the university. Dr. Egbuta had a different take on this. According to her, Dr. Okojie’s role back in 2016 was primarily as a professional printer for High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd. He was even responsible for printing the brochure for their 2016 convocation, which took place in Togo, and also worked on an “Accolade book” for important personalities.
Behind the Scenes: How Awards Are Really Made
Dr. Egbuta wants everyone to know that the ceremony where Rarara received his doctorate in Abuja followed all the correct procedures. The research fellow who put the event together made sure to get her approval on the list of awardees before moving forward. This shows that proper protocols were indeed followed.
To really back up her words, Dr. Egbuta provided some solid proof:
- Certificates proving the university’s legitimacy.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd and the European-American University, which she described as legally binding.
She emphasised that there has been no communication from the European-American University contradicting the legitimacy of these awards. So, any suggestion that these honorary degrees were handed out illegally is simply not true.
Don’t Believe the Hype!
Dr. Egbuta’s message to the public is loud and clear: disregard any reports that try to paint these honorary awards as illegitimate. Rarara and all the other individuals who received recognition were honoured following the established and proper procedures of both the university and its African partner organisation.
It’s great to see clarity in these situations, especially when it involves recognising talented individuals like Rarara. This whole situation reminds us to always check the facts and not get caught up in rumours!
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