The Management of the Lagos State University (LASU) on Tuesday said the institution’s degree certificate allegedly found at a suya spot is invalid.
The university in a statement clarified that the certificate in question was recovered on Wednesday, 21st November, 2018.
“The ‘certificate’ in question actually exists but was invalidated on 25th February 2013 because the graduate’s surname was wrongly written on the ‘certificate’ as ABISOYE instead of ABIOYE,” LASU wrote on X.
“The University had issued another certificate carrying the correct surname and this was collected by the graduate on the 30th of September, 2014.
“By the University’s standard practice, the invalidated certificate ought to have been shredded immediately the certificate was reissued with the correct surname.
“Obviously, this was not done and by default, the invalidated certificate got into the public space due to improper screening of office waste papers, prior to disposal.”
LASU stated that one Mrs. Adeyemi Adesanya, a seller of soft drinks at a location near the Epe campus of the University who recovered the invalidated certificate near her shop, posted the image on a social media platform, supposedly for the attention of the ‘owner’.
LASU added that although the social media post was a source of embarrassment to the University, however, the Management wishes to assure all stakeholders and the general public of its determination to sustainably preserve the sanctity and integrity of all validly issued certificates by the institution.
Towards this end, the university management said it has taken immediate action to forestall such unpleasant incidents.
“The University Management profoundly appreciates all members of staff, University Community and other stakeholders for the interest and concern shown in this regard,” LASU added.
