This became necessary to confront him with allegations and issues raised against Prof Akper, in academic and social circles in Nigeria. In a manner that is clearly an official refusal to open inquiry on the academic record of an academic staff at NOUN, Professor Akper; who has joined the contest for office of VC, Isa Yuguda, Chairman of the University’s Governing Council made a shocking revelation on September 19, 2025. Incidentally, Professor Akper has applied, in furtherance to the advertisement by NOUN in three national newspapers. Interestingly, the NOUN advertisement for VC clearly states that what is required is a GOOD ACADEMIC PHD with no proviso for any equivalent degree. The NOUN Governing Council under the leadership of His Excellency, Malam Isa Yuguda should be properly guided.