BYLINE: Khalid Idris Doya
Misau -Bauchi State, Nigeria - August 7, 2025 (Series News Online)
A group of graduates from A.D Rufa'i College of Education, Legal & General Studies, Misau, Bauchi State, has issued a desperate plea to the State Ministry of Higher Education, citing an alarming delay in the release of their certificates. The affected students, who completed their studies in the 2023/2024 academic session, claim that the prolonged delay has resulted in significant emotional distress and academic stagnation.
Nuraini Junaidu Aliyu, President of the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), Bauchi State Chapter, highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating that the delay has impeded their ability to pursue further education or advance in their chosen professions. "The certificate delay has brought our academic pursuits to a grinding halt, and we're struggling to move forward," Aliyu lamented.
In a letter addressed to the Bauchi Ministry for Higher Education, LAWSAN revealed that the college administration attributes the delay to financial constraints, lack of TETFund support, and inadequate government funding. Aliyu urged the ministry to step in, saying, "We're counting on your office to intervene and facilitate the immediate release of our certificates. Your prompt action will not only alleviate our suffering but also restore the integrity of our educational system."
The students are pressing for urgent intervention from the ministry's commissioner to address the prolonged delay or potential administrative lapses in collecting their original certificates from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. "We've taken it upon ourselves to secure our certificates, but the college's inaction has forced us to seek external help," the association noted.
Aliyu expressed concern about the looming deadline for Direct Entry (DE) registration into universities, warning that time is running out. "The clock is ticking, and we're yet to see any progress from the college authorities," he cautioned.
As the situation stands, the students remain in limbo, anxiously awaiting the ministry's response to resolve the certificate crisis.
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