The Rector of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic (NUBAPOLY), Zaria, has formally ratified a strategic concession regarding examination eligibility for the current session. In a move designed to balance academic continuity with financial compliance, the institution has approved a temporary waiver allowing students with outstanding school fees to participate in the upcoming examinations—provided they execute a legal Letter of Undertaking.
This directive, communicated via an official notice signed by the Director of Academic Planning, Engr. Mahmud Mustapha, has been dispatched to all Deans of Schools for immediate enforcement. It serves as a "final window" for students currently facing financial constraints to validate their academic standing for the semester.
THE UNDERTAKING PROTOCOL: STEP-BY-STEP REQUIREMENTS
To benefit from this administrative grace, affected students must adhere to a specific legal and academic workflow during the first week of the examination period.
- Formal Request: Students must draft a formal letter addressed to their respective Deans requesting permission to sit for the examinations despite their "debtor" status.
- The Undertaking: The letter must include a signed undertaking—a binding commitment—stating that all outstanding school fees will be settled in full immediately after the Easter break.
- Approval: This request must be vetted and approved by the School authorities before the student is granted entry into the examination hall.
ENFORCEMENT AND CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE
The Polytechnic Management has emphasized that this is a conditional opportunity, and the "Easter Break" deadline is non-negotiable.
- Mid-Exam Suspension: Any student who fails to fulfill the financial commitment by the stipulated post-Easter date will be summarily blocked from continuing with the remainder of the examination process.
- Result Withholding: The management noted that the results of examinations written under this undertaking will not be processed or released until a final "Financial Clearance" is obtained from the Bursary.
- Institutional Scope: This measure is not departmental but is to be implemented across all schools and campuses of the institution.
ADMINISTRATIVE RATIONALE
The Director of Academic Planning stated that this measure is aimed at "enforcing compliance with payment regulations" while acknowledging the current economic climate by providing a temporary lifeline for students. It ensures that no student is disenfranchised from their exams solely due to the timing of the Easter holiday, provided they demonstrate a clear intent to pay.
CONCLUSION: ENSURING ACADEMIC VALIDATION
Students of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic are urged to utilize this first week of examinations to regularize their documentation with their Deans. Failure to submit the signed undertaking will result in an automatic "No Pay, No Exam" status at the departmental screening points.