The Management of the Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP), has formally announced the commencement of the issuance of Original B.Ed Certificates for several graduating cohorts. Effective March 24, 2026, graduates from both the Regular and Part-Time programmes who completed their studies within the specified academic windows are invited to undergo the final clearance process for the collection of their permanent academic credentials.
This exercise is a significant administrative milestone, as the original certificate is the ultimate legal proof of degree conferment, superseding the temporary "Statement of Result" or "Testimonial" for professional licensing, international postgraduate admissions, and high-level employment verification.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: AFFECTED ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The university has categorized the eligible graduates into two primary streams based on their mode of study. It is essential for graduates to verify their set before traveling to the campus to avoid administrative delays.
1. Regular B.Ed Graduates
The certificates for the following academic sessions are now fully processed and ready for collection:
- 2020/2021 Academic Session
- 2021/2022 Academic Session
- 2022/2023 Academic Session
2. Part-Time B.Ed Graduates
Graduates from the following years are also cleared for the collection exercise:
- 2021 Set
- 2022 Set
- 2023 Set
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION AND COLLECTION PROTOCOLS
To ensure the security of academic records and prevent the unauthorized collection of certificates, the Directorate of External Programmes Unit (located at the former School of Undergraduate Studies) requires the physical presentation of a "Verification Portfolio."
- Proof of Payment: Graduates must present a Payment Receipt of N20,000.00. This fee must be processed through the University Bursary Department. Graduates are advised to generate their payment invoice via the official university portal before proceeding to the bank or bursary counter.
- Institutional Identification: A valid Student I.D. Card is required to verify the identity of the certificate holder. If the card was lost, a police report and a sworn court affidavit may be required as a substitute.
- Original Result Testimonial: The Original Testimonial previously issued to the student must be surrendered to the Directorate in exchange for the permanent certificate.
IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR GRADUATES
The university emphasizes that the collection process is a personal exercise. In line with standard academic best practices, original certificates are rarely issued to third parties or "by proxy" due to the sensitivity of the document.
- Document Integrity: Ensure that the names on your payment receipt exactly match the names on your student I.D. and testimonial. Any discrepancy in the arrangement of names (e.g., First Name vs. Surname) may require legal rectification.
- Directorate Location: Note that the collection point is the Directorate of External Programmes Unit, situated within the premises of the former School of Undergraduate Studies.
- Operating Hours: The unit typically operates during official government working hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Graduates traveling from outside Plateau State are encouraged to arrive early in the week to finalize their clearance within a single business day.
CONCLUSION: SECURING YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE
The issuance of these original certificates marks the final chapter of your academic journey at the Federal University of Education, Pankshin. By securing your certificate now, you ensure that your credentials are ready for the next phase of your career—whether it be NYSC final clearance, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) licensing, or global professional opportunities.