Education Minister Alausa: Tinubu Graduated With First-Class Degree in AccountingThe Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s academic record, claiming that he graduated with a first-class degree in accounting from Chicago State University in the United States.Alausa made the claim during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, November 3. He said he lived in Chicago for nearly 30 years, had visited the university several times and had personally met many people who studied alongside Tinubu.When asked directly whether Tinubu graduated with a first-class degree, the minister replied, “
In accounting, of course.” He also described the President as a genius while defending his academic qualifications.However, Chicago State University’s records confirm that Tinubu graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting. The available university records confirm his graduation and course of study but do not establish the first-class classification claimed by Alausa.The minister’s statement has renewed public debate over Tinubu’s academic qualifications, which previously attracted scrutiny during the 2023 presidential election petitions.
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