IAUE Launches Amnesty Programme for Long-Stalled Students: What You Need to Know
A major relief has come to many students at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) as the Senate has officially approved an Amnesty Programme for those who have overstayed beyond the regular six-year study period without graduating.
The announcement was made during the Senate meeting held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Postgraduate Hall, Rumuolumeni campus. For many students held back by one or two failed courses, this initiative is the long-awaited opportunity to finally graduate.
Who Can Benefit from the IAUE Amnesty Programme?
The Senate clarified that the amnesty window applies strictly to:
- Students admitted from the 2016 academic session onward.
- Those who have been delayed by a small number of failed final-year courses.
- Candidates who, despite repeated attempts, remain unable to graduate due to academic bottlenecks.
Under the programme, eligible students will receive a few weeks of lectures before writing exams to clear their outstanding courses. Official schedules will be communicated through Deans and Heads of Departments by the ICT Director, Professor Nathaniel Ojekudo.
Key Highlights from the Senate Meeting
While the amnesty decision took the spotlight, other crucial matters were also addressed:
- Funding Drive: The Faculty of Agriculture was tasked to engage in full-scale farming. Entrepreneurship and HRM departments were urged to run short courses and consultancy programmes to raise funds.
- Textbook Policy: Senate Chairman, Professor Okechuku Onuchuku, warned lecturers against forcing students to buy specific textbooks, emphasizing that learning should remain accessible.
- University Lecture Series: The Vice Chancellor will launch the first of a new line of University Lectures, an initiative suggested by Professor Chibuzor Chile Nwobueze, to discuss pressing academic and societal issues.
- Solar Power Maintenance: A reminder was given on the upkeep of NDDC-supplied solar panels, crucial for stable campus electricity.
- Accreditation Push: Professors were urged by Professor Joseph Kinanee, Director of Academic Planning, to submit their names for the NUC database ahead of resource verification for twelve programmes in September 2025.
Other Senate Decisions
- Approval of semester results across faculties, including the Centre for Continuing Education and SIWES.
- Strong reminders for staff to align with NUC standards to ensure smooth accreditation processes.
Why This Matters
For students who have spent years weighed down by just a few courses, the IAUE Amnesty Programme is a lifeline. It’s more than an academic policy – it’s a chance to finally hold a degree and move forward in life.
For the university community, the meeting was also a sign of growth, discipline, and fresh ideas. It shows that while academic rules can be tough, IAUE is willing to give its students a second chance.
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