PLATEAU CLERIC RAISES ALARM OVER ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CHILDREN SEEKING UNIVERSITY ADMISSION

The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has raised concerns over alleged discrimination against his children, whom he says are being denied university admission in northern Nigeria due to his outspoken stance against what he describes as Christian genocide in Plateau and other parts of the country.
Rev. Dachomo, in a statement released on Friday, lamented that despite meeting all necessary academic requirements, his children have repeatedly been denied admission opportunities, particularly in northern institutions, because of their surname.
The cleric said his public advocacy against the killing of Christians by bandits and terrorists has turned his family name into a barrier, making admission screening officers suspicious and hostile.
According to him, the problem allegedly begins during the admission screening process, where officials reportedly set applications aside upon noticing the name “Dachomo.”
“My children have been denied admission into universities, especially in the North, because of my stance and position in exposing Christian genocide,” he said.
He added that his children have applied to various institutions on several occasions, yet the outcomes have been rejection, often without clear explanation.
Rev. Dachomo described the situation as emotionally distressing for his family, insisting that his children should not be punished for his activism or views.
He appealed to authorities, especially within the Nigerian education system, to intervene and ensure that the rights and future of his children are not undermined because of his public advocacy.
Rev. Dachomo further urged the Nigerian government to address alleged systemic persecution and ensure fairness in university admissions across the country.