European-American University Disowns Fake Abuja Convocation, Denies Awarding Rarara Honorary Doctorate
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- 22.09.2025
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European-American University (EAU) has officially denied reports that it awarded an honorific doctorate degree to Dauda Kahutu Rarara, the Hausa musician and known political supporter of President Bola Tinubu. These reports centered on a supposed convocation event in Abuja at the NICON Luxury Hotel, where Rarara and others were said to have received honorary degrees.
In a public disclaimer released by EAU, the university clarified that it did not authorize the event, had no knowledge of it, and did not confer any honorary doctorate degrees on Rarara or several others whose names have been mentioned in multiple media outlets.
The University specifically stated that the following individuals were wrongly claimed to have received honors:
- Dauda Kahutu Rarara
- Alhaji Ahmed Saleh Jnr.
- Mustapha Abdullahi Bujawa
- Tarela Boroh
EAU also refuted claims that Musari Audu Isyaku is its Northern Nigeria representative, and that Idris Aliyu is a member of the University’s Governing Council or represents the Vice Chancellor. These associations are false.
The statement from EAU also included clarification about its legal status and leadership:
- The current Vice Chancellor is Professor Luca Scotto di Tella de’ Douglas di Castel di Ripa. A former Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mrs Josephine Egbuta, was dismissed earlier in 2025 and is no longer authorized to act on behalf of the institution.
- The University is a nonprofit private higher education institution legally established in France, and holds a Royal Charter from the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara, Uganda. Past mentions of Dominica and Panama refer to expired authorities and are not currently valid.
EAU accused unnamed organizers of the fake convocation of misrepresenting themselves, falsely claiming authority to act for the university, and even collecting money in its name. The university pledged to involve Nigerian legal authorities to stop the issuing of fake certificates and to prosecute those responsible.
Such incidents erode public trust in educational credentials, harm reputations, and mislead individuals who believe the honorifics are legitimate. For those whose names were falsely attached to this event, this may affect their credibility if the misunderstanding is not widely corrected. It also underscores the importance of verifying academic claims through official university registers and dependable sources.
If you want to check whether someone legitimately received an honor from EAU or any other institution, consider doing the following:
- Visit the university’s official website and check its “Register of Graduates” or “Honorary Degree Honorees.”
- Confirm the official status of convocation events — date, location, and authorized organizers.
- Check for official statements or press releases from the institution. EAU’s disclaimer was published on its site.
- Be wary of events organized by third parties using the institution’s name without authorization.
