The Ignatius Ajuri University have granted thousands of Students to Finally Graduate After Years of Delay. In a landmark decision that has sparked jubilation across campus and beyond, the Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Rumuolumeni, has approved an academic amnesty programme designed to clear the long-standing backlog of students who have been trapped in the system due to failed final-year courses.
The historic approval came during the university’s statutory Senate meeting held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Postgraduate Hall of the institution.
According to a press release signed by Dr. Ngozi Okiridu, Public Relations Officer of IAUE, the programme will apply to all categories of students from the 2016 academic session onwards. Under the arrangement, affected students will undergo a short period of lectures before sitting for examinations in their previously failed courses.
The ICT Director, Professor Nathaniel Ojekudo, has been mandated to inform Deans of Faculties and Heads of Departments, who will in turn communicate the detailed schedule to the concerned students.
A Second Chance for Lost Dreams.
For many affected students, this decision represents far more than a policy change—it is a life-altering second chance. Over the years, several have been unable to graduate despite spending time, money, and effort, often because of a single outstanding course or couldn’t meet up school fees payment. This has left them stranded, unable to proceed with careers, postgraduate studies, or even job opportunities that require degree certification.
“This is like fresh air after years of suffocation,” said one relieved student, who had been held back since 2018 due to two failed final-year courses. “I had given up hope of ever graduating, but IAUE has given us our future back.”
Parents and guardians have also expressed joy, noting that the initiative will ease the emotional and financial burden carried by families who have invested heavily in their children’s education.
A Bold Step for Educational Progress.
Education experts have commended IAUE for adopting a humane and progressive approach to resolving the problem. Instead of leaving hundreds of students stuck in limbo, the institution has created a structured pathway for them to earn their degrees legitimately while maintaining academic integrity.
The move is expected to restore the confidence of current students and alumni, while positioning IAUE as a university that prioritizes not only academic excellence but also the future of its students.
“This is not just about clearing a backlog,” an academic staff member noted. “It’s about restoring dignity, healing frustrations, and allowing these young people to move on with their lives.”
