The University of Ilorin has issued a call to its graduates, both undergraduate and postgraduate, to promptly collect their unclaimed certificates.
This directive was outlined in an internal memorandum dated 18 December and obtained by PUNCH Online on Sunday, citing a significant backlog of uncollected certificates.
In the memorandum, University Registrar M.A. Alfanla set a final deadline for certificate collection on Friday, 17 January 2025.
Graduates who fail to collect their certificates by this date will incur a penalty of ₦3,000 for each week of delay.
“The University Management, therefore, urges all affected graduates to collect their certificates on or before Friday, 17 January 2025. Failure to do so thereafter will attract a fine of ₦3,000.00 per week,” the memo stated.
To ensure a smooth collection process, the university emphasized the need for graduates to bring along necessary documents.
These documents include proof of payment for convocation, the original copy of the Statement of Results, the Student Identification Card, and any other relevant documentation.
University of Ilorin
The University of Ilorin, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, is a federal government-owned public research university.
Established in 1975, it is the largest university in Nigeria by landmass, covering approximately 15,000 hectares.
The university comprises 16 faculties and over 100 academic departments, offering a wide range of programs and boasting the highest enrollment of foreign students in Nigeria.
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