Kwara Polytechnic to charge N2,000 monthly for unclaimed certificates from January 2027

Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin has introduced a new policy that will impose a monthly fee of N2,000 on certificates that remain unclaimed.

New Demurrage Policy The decision, announced by the institution’s deputy registrar for examinations and records, Mr Saka Eletu, will take effect on 1 January 2027. From that date, any diploma, higher diploma, national diploma (ND), higher national diploma (HND) or postgraduate diploma (PGD) that has not been collected will attract the stated charge each month.

Collection Deadline The polytechnic has issued a final notice to all graduands and alumni whose certificates are still in its custody. The deadline for collection is 31 December 2026, giving graduates a grace period before the demurrage is applied.

How to Collect Certificates are available for pickup at the Examinations and Records Division during the institution’s official working hours. Applicants must present an original statement of result, a valid form of identification and proof of payment for the certificate. The division will verify these documents before handing over the diploma.

Contact Details Graduates who wish to collect their certificates can contact the polytechnic via WhatsApp at 081 685 1555. The message will confirm the availability of the certificate and arrange a suitable time for collection.

The move follows observations that a significant number of former students still hold certificates in the polytechnic’s possession. The fee is intended to encourage timely retrieval and to cover administrative costs associated with storing unclaimed documents.

Alumni who have not yet collected their diplomas are advised to act before the end of December to avoid the monthly charge that will begin in January 2027.