The University of Ibadan (UI) has introduced new guidelines for graduates collecting their Statements of Result and certificates, including penalties for delayed collection and a warning that certificates left uncollected for more than 10 years could be shredded.
The university announced the new rules in a special bulletin dated September 15, 2026, signed by its Registrar, Ganiyu Saliu. The guidelines are intended to establish specific timelines for graduates to collect their academic documents.
Under the new guidelines, graduates are expected to collect their Statements of Result within six months after being notified that the documents are ready. Those who fail to collect them within the stipulated period will be required to pay a ₦2,500 non-collection penalty before the document can be released.
The university also stated that Statements of Result will remain valid for two years from their date of issuance. The document serves as an interim record for graduates while they await collection of their official certificates.
For certificates, UI said graduates can collect them from the date of convocation until one year afterwards, with a statutory issuance and collection fee of ₦7,500 during the initial one-year period.
Additional penalties will apply to graduates who delay collection beyond the first year. Certificates collected after one year but within five years will attract a ₦25,000 non-collection penalty, while those collected after five years but within 10 years will attract a ₦50,000 penalty.
The university, however, issued its strongest warning for certificates that remain uncollected beyond 10 years. According to the new guidelines, such certificates will be liable to shredding.
UI clarified that the penalties are separate from the statutory ₦7,500 certificate issuance and collection fee.
The university advised graduates and other relevant stakeholders to take note of the new requirements and ensure that their academic documents are collected within the specified periods. The new policy effectively places a clear deadline on the retention of uncollected certificates and introduces increasing financial consequences for prolonged delays.
