By: Press Council
Tension is mounting among students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, following the institution’s firm enforcement of its “no registration, no examination” policy ahead of the forthcoming semester examinations.
In a memorandum circulated earlier today, the school management outlined key requirements students must meet before being allowed into the examination hall, according to the memo, students are required to present evidence of course registration and a valid means of identification.
However, many students have expressed concern over their ability to meet these conditions, particularly those whose school fees payments have not reflected on the school portal as several students claimed that without confirmed payment status, they are unable to complete course registration or print the required documents for exam clearance.
The situation is reportedly more troubling for beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), many of whom are unable to proceed with registration because the disbursed loan funds have not reflected on their portals.
A student of the Mechatronics Engineering Department, who spoke on condition of anonymity, expressed frustration over the uncertainty surrounding the issue.
“How will I print my school fees receipt when the money NELFUND paid is yet to reflect on my portal? The aim of NELFUND is to ease our burden, but now we are in distress,” the student said.
Similarly, a student from the Mass Communication Department said the delay could prevent them from sitting for the examination.
“It’s been long since NELFUND disbursed the money. Why is it not yet on our portal? I’m seriously concerned that I may not be able to write this exam,” the student lamented.
Adding to the worries, some students who have completed payment and course registration said they are still unable to collect their identity cards. According to them, officials at the relevant office informed them that the ID cards were not yet available.
Although the institution has reportedly advised students who have paid their fees and also benefited from NELFUND to apply for a refund, affected students insist that the major issue is the lack of clear communication on whether a NELFUND payment receipt can serve as acceptable proof of payment for exam clearance.
Speaking on the matter, the President of the Student Union Government (SUG), Comrade Fagbemi Nurudeen Ojo, said the school’s strict measures are aimed at preventing unauthorized individuals from gaining access to examination venues.
According to him, student identity cards are available for collection “Students’ ID cards are available, but many students have refused to come and collect them. For those whose names are not yet listed, they are advised to use any valid means of identification as students,” he said.
As the examination draws closer, affected students are calling on the school management to provide urgent clarification and consider a temporary solution to enable NELFUND beneficiaries and other affected students to complete registration.
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