“We hope you treat this caution with the seriousness that it deserves in your dealings with them,” the statement read.

The announcement follows recent directives from GTEC to individuals, including some with political and academic backgrounds, to desist from using the title “Dr.” unless they can provide proof of earning it from an accredited and recognised tertiary institution.

Below is the full list of the 50 unrecognised institutions released by GTEC:

Universidad Azteca (Mexico)

Indian School of Management and Studies (India)

Breyer State Theology University (USA)

Debest College of Science, Arts and Business (Ghana)

Osiri University (USA)

Atlantic International University (USA)

Faith University Seminary (FUS) (Ghana)

Christian University College (Monrovia, Liberia)

Rhema Bible Training College (RBTC) (USA)

Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

Selinus University of Sciences and Literature (Italy)

Crown University International Chartered (USA)

Monarch Business School (Switzerland)

City University (Cambodia)

Kesmond International University (USA)

Washington University of Barbados (Barbados)

London Academy of Technology and Management (UK)

IICSE University (USA)

Doxa Open University (Ghana)

Brainae University (USA)

University of Hanna (Germany)

Christian Leadership University (USA)

International Institute of Church Management Inc (USA)

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Training School (Ghana)

Louisiana Baptist University & Seminary (USA)

Tech Global University (Andorra)

International Christian University (Nigeria)

LIGS University, Hawaii (USA)

Swiss Management Centre University (Switzerland)

Quest International University (Ghana)

Isles International University (Ireland)

Kingsnow University (USA)

New Life Bible College and Seminary (USA)

East Bridge University Paris (France)

Taxila American University (Guyana)

Vision International University (USA)

Keisie International University (USA)

Dublin Metropolitan University (UK/Cyprus)

Logos University (USA)

University of America (USA)

Kazian School of Management (India)

University of Northwest, Brooklyn (USA)

Akamai University, Hawaii (USA)

Trinity Graduate School of Apologetics and Theology (TGSAT) (India)

American Bible University (USA)

California Creek University (USA)

Universidad Catolica De Murcia (Spain)

Delta International University (USA)

National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) (India)

Southern California International University (USA)

GTEC has urged the public to verify the accreditation status of any institution before enrolling in any programme or using its certificates for academic or professional purposes.