{"id":11313,"date":"2026-02-17T08:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11313"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:25:29","slug":"northwest-university-kano-sets-strict-rules-for-certificate-collection-graduates-must-return-gowns-pay-n10000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/northwest-university-kano-sets-strict-rules-for-certificate-collection-graduates-must-return-gowns-pay-n10000\/","title":{"rendered":"Northwest University Kano Sets Strict Rules for Certificate Collection: Graduates Must Return Gowns, Pay N10,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Graduates of Northwest University Kano will need to meet a new set of clearly defined requirements before they can collect their certificates, the institution has announced. The university says the process is designed to ensure full academic clearance and proper documentation, warning that incomplete submissions could delay certificate issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what every graduate needs to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gown return is mandatory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The university has made the return of academic gowns a non-negotiable condition. Graduates must submit their gowns and present official proof of return before their certificates can be released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the guidelines, certificate processing will not begin without verified evidence that the gown has been returned or cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required documents for certificate collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To collect a certificate, graduates must appear with original copies of specific documents. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Original statement of result<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original student identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of payment of <strong>N10,000<\/strong> certificate fee, verified by both the Bursary Department and the Faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of gown return or official clearance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>University officials stress that missing any of these items may result in delays, as full compliance is required for successful processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment and verification process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates are required to pay a <strong>N10,000<\/strong> certificate fee. The payment must be validated by the university\u2019s Bursary Department and endorsed by the relevant Faculty before a certificate can be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dual verification step is part of the institution\u2019s clearance procedure to confirm that all financial and academic obligations have been met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificates must be collected in person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The university has also ruled out proxy collection. Certificates will only be handed over directly to the graduate concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials say this in-person policy is intended to protect the integrity and security of academic records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificates issued only once<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a strong advisory, the university warned that each certificate will be issued <strong>only once<\/strong>. Requests for replacement due to loss or damage will not be entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates are therefore urged to store their certificates carefully after collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these guidelines now in effect, graduates are encouraged to prepare all required documents and complete their clearance early to avoid last-minute complications. The university maintains that strict adherence to the process will ensure a smooth and timely certificate collection experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/northwest-university-sokoto-announces-2025-2026-resumption-and-registration-dates\/\">Northwest University Sokoto Announces 2025\/2026 Resumption and Registration Dates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduates of Northwest University Kano will need to meet a new set of clearly defined&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1971,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[7612,11029,127,17731,22471],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Northwest University Kano Sets Strict Rules for Certificate Collection: Graduates Must Return Gowns, Pay N10,000 - 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