It was a dramatic but funny turn of events at the plenary of the Nigerian Senate when embattled senator, Dino Melaye showed up in the National Assembly complex dressed in an academic gown.

Recall that Dino has been in a long battle with media organization, Sahara Reporters over alleged irregularities in his university credentials.

Mr Dino who appeared before Senate ethics committee investigating allegations over his certificate scandal on Monday told the committee that he is a graduate of ABU, Zaria although he is yet to collect his certificate from the institution.

He further went to state that he intends to collect the certificate when he visits the institution on Friday.

The Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria was also summoned by the Senate ethics committee. Prof. Ibrahim Garba told the committee that from record, Dino Melaye graduated with a third class degree.

The institution’s VC, Prof. Ibrahim Garba told the committee that from records, Dino Melaye graduated with a Third-Class degree in Geography.