by Dolapo Adelana

The certificate scandal involving Senator Dino Melaye keeps unfolding as his name was not found on the Ahmadu Bello University alumni website, according to The Punch.

The scandal began on Monday, March 20, when an online news medium, Sahara Reporters, reported that the senator did not graduate from ABU for his first degree.

A search for ‘Melaye’ brought up only one result: Melaye Sunday Ola (Biology Education), who graduated in 1980.

Another search for ‘Jonah’ came up with four different names: Bawa Jonah Seth Besanhi (BSc Geography; graduated in 1973); Birga Jonah (BSc Geography; graduated in 2007); Kaigama Jonah Ishaku (BSc Geography; graduated in 2011); and Ndasala Jonah (BSc Geography; graduate in 1987).

‘Daniel’ produced 10 results when searched: Abin Daniel John (BSc Geography; graduated in 1978); Adamu Kantsan Daniel (Institute Of Education Geography; graduated in 1992); Aniro Daniel Rabo (BSc Geography; no graduation date indicated); Atenji Daniel E. (BSc Geography; graduated in 1986); Beshiru Daniel (BSc Geography; graduated in 1980); Dada Daniel Adefila (BSc Geography; graduated in 1979); Awubra Daniel Akinkwe (Geography; graduated in 2002/2003); Daniel Bosede Biddy (BSc Geography graduated in 1983); Daniel Dogara Garba (BSc Geography; graduated in 2010); and Daniel Ezra Jatau (BSc Geography; graduated in 2011).

Attempts to reach the ABU Public Relations Officer, Mr. Adamu Mohammed, on Saturday to find out why the senator’s name was not on the alumni website, proved abortive.

The President, ABU Alumni Association, Prof. Ahmed Tijanni-Mora, when contacted, said only the university could confirm if Melaye graduated from the institution.