In a move to resolve a decade-long crisis, the College for Legal Studies (CLS) Yola has announced plans to clear a massive backlog of certificates dating back to 2008.
The initiative, led by the current Provost, Barrister Suleiman Ahmed, aims to provide long-overdue documentation to approximately 10,000 graduates who have faced systemic hurdles in securing employment and advancing their education.
The lack of issuance of certificates dates back to about 2008, which accumulates to about 10,000 students and is likely to cost the sum of 100 million, and the college is ready to source out money to pay for the certificates from the institution.
In an interview with Barrister Suleiman Ahmed, the current provost of the institution, explained that his administration is making efforts and putting things in order to see that the college has addressed the long-standing issue on the ground.
The provost is trying to see that all students who have graduated from the institution get recognised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in order to be able to secure admission into university using the school’s academic qualification.
Speaking further to a source who prefers to be kept anonymous has made claims that the university has pressured JAMB not to upload or recognise persons affected with such problems in order to generate revenue from them.
The Provost is working to ensure that all graduates from the 2008–2025 period are formally recognised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This is crucial for students intending to use their diplomas for direct entry admission into universities.
A report from an anonymous source alleged that certain affiliated universities had previously pressured JAMB to delay the recognition of CLS Yola graduates. The move was reportedly aimed at forcing students to pay additional “revenue generation” fees to the larger institutions.
He said, “This happens as a result of pressure from the universities who want to get revenue from affiliated colleges, pressuring JAMB, which as a result made it hard for any person without a certificate to be able to secure admission.”
The institution, which is under the Ministry of Justice and also the Ministry of Education, has made it a priority that before the year runs out, they will want to present the required certificate to a deserving student.
The college has also apologised to individuals who have faced difficulty in securing job opportunities, most especially those affected by the recent CSC employment. The school has made provisions for a statement of results, which will be backed by an attestation letter from the school.
Despite the administrative backlog, the college is moving forward with an expanded curriculum and stricter admission standards. Despite being faced with several issues, which range from a lack of resource persons and a lack of teaching environments to accommodate a large number of students, the school has expanded its field of studies from the basic diplomas to National Diplomas (ND) in Law and Social Sciences.
The college is also ready to admit new students who are interested in pursuing a career in law and several other socially related courses. For those intending to secure admission into the institution, be sure that you have secured credit in mathematics and English, plus any three social science subjects.
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