2024-10-07 15:32:33
The authenticity of diplomas called into question in a case that shakes the Cameroonian academic community. An exclusive investigation by 237online.com reveals scandalous practices that threaten the future of many students.
An authentication system that turns into a nightmare
At the University of Douala, what should be a simple administrative formality has turned into a real obstacle course for students. Alarming testimonies point to a Kafkaesque situation: the university demands exorbitant sums to authenticate diplomas and transcripts, documents issued by the institution itself.
A student, a candidate for immigration to Canada, finds himself facing a bill of 150,000 FCFA to have eight documents authenticated. “It’s a scam orchestrated by the University of Douala”he denounces, distraught in the face of this situation which endangers his immigration project.
A controversial decision by the board of directors
The university justifies these costs by a decision of the board of directors. However, this explanation does not convince the students, who instead see it as a maneuver to generate additional income at their expense.
« Even to continue with a master’s degree in Douala, after having obtained your license in the same university, you have to pay 1500 FCFA per document to be certified”explains another student, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Dramatic consequences for students
The repercussions of this policy are potentially disastrous. For our immigration candidate, time is running out: “The deadline given by Canada is passing”he worries. The inaction of the university, which refuses to respond to authentication emails even after payment, could permanently compromise its project.
This scandal raises crucial questions about the integrity of the Cameroonian education system. How can an institution that is supposed to support its students hinder their future?
A mobilization that is being organized
Faced with this situation, students are not remaining idle. On social networks, notably via 237online.com, the mobilization is being organized. Calls to “massive sharing” of these testimonies are multiplying, in the hope that “the whole world knows to what extent this country is in the mud”in the words of an exasperated student.
This case highlights the challenges faced by Cameroonian students in their quest for a better future. It also highlights the crucial importance of transparency and integrity in the education system.