UNILORIN Late Certificate Collection Penalty Relaxed | 2025

The University of Ilorin – UNILORIN late certificate collection penalty relaxation update brings relief to graduates.

The University of Ilorin has temporarily relaxed penalties for those who delayed collecting their certificates. Here’s everything you need to know about the new timeline, charges, and essential steps to follow.

UNILORIN Late Certificate Collection Penalty Relaxed: New Update

The management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially eased the penalty charges for late certificate collection for a limited time.

This announcement was made through a memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. Mansur Alfanla, FCIML, dated 24 April 2025.

The relaxation period began on 22 April 2025 and will end on 2 June 2025.

Why was the UNILORIN Late Certificate Collection Penalty Relaxed?

Previously:

• Graduates who failed to collect their certificates by 17 January 2025 were charged a ₦3,000 weekly penalty fee.
• As of April 2025, the accumulated penalty had risen to ₦39,000 for some graduates.

Following multiple appeals from:

• Parents,
• Alums,
• Well-wishers,

The university management decided to temporarily pause the weekly penalty charges for six weeks to allow graduates to collect their certificates without additional financial pressure.

What Graduates Must Do Now

• Deadline for Action: 2 June 2025.
• Collection Window: Graduates can collect their certificates without the weekly ₦3,000 penalty adding up during this period.
• After Deadline:
  • The ₦3,000 weekly charge will resume for any graduate who fails to collect their certificate before the new deadline.
  • Outstanding penalties will continue to accumulate until collection.

Important Instructions for Graduates

• Visit the University’s Certificate Collection Centre immediately.
• Present all required documents for certificate collection.
• Clear any existing payments (if applicable) before collection.
• Act now to avoid additional financial charges after 2 June 2025.

Conclusion

UNILORIN late certificate collection penalty was relaxed, giving graduates a rare second chance to retrieve their certificates without extra costs. All affected graduates are strongly advised to take advantage of this window and complete their certificate collection as soon as possible.

For the latest updates and information, visit the University of Ilorin’s official website.

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