The Management of the University has issued a final and decisive reminder to the entire student body regarding the financial prerequisites for the upcoming 2025/2026 academic session assessments. In an official memorandum released this week, the administration reaffirmed that payment of school fees is a non-negotiable condition for participation in the forthcoming examinations, which are formally scheduled to commence on Monday, 2nd March 2026. This directive serves as a critical call to action for students with outstanding balances, emphasizing that the window for financial reconciliation is rapidly closing.

The Mandate of the Examination Taskforce for School Fees Compliance

To ensure the integrity of this directive, Management has announced the full activation of the Examination Taskforce for School Fees Compliance. This specialized body has been granted a robust mandate to oversee and enforce the “No School Fees, No Examination” policy with absolute transparency and strictness.

The Taskforce’s operations will include:

• Checkpoint Verifications: Rigorous screening at the entrance of every examination hall across all faculties and departments.

• Digital Audit: Real-time verification of student payment status using the university’s centralized bursary database.

• Credential Validation: Ensuring that examination dockets correspond with valid evidence of full fee settlement.

Administrative Rationale and Institutional Sustainability

The enforcement of fee payment is fundamentally linked to the university’s ability to provide high-quality educational services. Tuition and auxiliary fees are the primary drivers of institutional sustainability, funding the essential components of the academic experience, including:

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Ensuring that lecture theaters, laboratories, and examination halls are conducive and well-equipped.

• Research and Faculty Support: Sustaining the scholarly activities that keep the university competitive and accredited.

• Utility and Service Provision: Maintaining the electricity, water, and digital infrastructure (Wi-Fi and Portals) that students rely on daily.

Management notes that allowing persistent fee indebtedness compromises the university’s operational capacity and unfairly impacts the institution’s ability to serve the students who have fulfilled their financial obligations.

Guidelines for Students and Financial Reconciliation

To avoid the distress of being turned away at the examination hall, all students are urged to adhere to the following procedural guidelines immediately:

1. Immediate Payment via Approved Channels

Students should utilize the university’s designated electronic payment portals to settle all outstanding balances. It is vital to avoid third-party agents or unverified platforms to prevent cases of “ghost payments” or fraud.

2. Verification of Payment Status

After payment, students must ensure they obtain a formal receipt from the Bursary or a digital confirmation from the student portal. This document must be presented to the Faculty Officer for the stamping of examination dockets.

3. Resolution of Discrepancies

If a student has made a payment that is not reflecting on their portal, they are advised to visit the Bursary Department or the ICT Support Unit with their proof of payment before the close of business on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Taskforce will not entertain “pending” payment claims once the examinations begin on March 2nd.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

The university emphasizes that the “No School Fees, No Examination” policy is a matter of institutional law. Students who fail to comply should be aware of the following:

• Denial of Entry: Security personnel and Taskforce members will strictly prevent non-compliant students from entering the examination premises.

• Absence from Examination: Missing an examination due to fee indebtedness will be recorded as “Absent,” which often leads to a “Carry-over” or a failing grade in the affected course.

• No Retrospective Consideration: The university will not organize special make-up examinations for students who were barred due to non-payment.

Final Appeal to the University Community

Management recognizes the economic pressures that may affect families; however, the administrative cycle of the university must proceed to maintain the academic calendar. All students are urged to treat this notice with the gravity it deserves. By settling all financial obligations promptly, students can focus their energy entirely on their academic performance rather than administrative hurdles.

Staff, Faculty Officers, and Departmental Heads are also expected to cooperate fully with the Taskforce to ensure that the process is orderly, dignified, and fair to all parties involved.

By this notice, all students and the entire university community are please guided.