ATBU Extends Deadline for NDLEA Drug Integrity Test Submission for 2025/2026 Students
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has granted a semester-long extension for the submission of the mandatory National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Drug Integrity Test for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement came via a memo from the Office of the Registrar (Academic Division), dated 13th January 2026.
The extension, approved “on compassionate grounds,” is intended to give both new and returning students adequate time to complete the test and submit their results to the university.
Who the extension applies to
The ATBU notice covers:
- New students – those joining the university for the 2025/2026 session.
- Returning students – those continuing from previous sessions.
All students are required to submit their NDLEA Drug Integrity Test results as part of the university’s admission and registration requirements.
Registration continues as normal
ATBU stressed that students should proceed with registration without delay. While the test result is still required, it does not pause or affect the registration process. Students are advised to complete registration steps as usual, then submit the Drug Integrity Test results within the approved deadline.
New deadline: End of First Semester, 2025/2026
Students now have until the end of the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic session to submit their NDLEA Drug Integrity Test results. ATBU emphasized that this extension is a one-time semester adjustment and does not waive the requirement.
Consequences of non-submission
The university made it clear that failure to submit the NDLEA Drug Integrity Test result will prevent students from accessing their semester results. This measure underscores the importance of compliance with the directive.
Students are urged to treat this notice seriously and ensure timely submission to avoid delays in accessing academic records.
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