By Mudi Mohammed
Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, has introduced a resit examination programme as part of measures to curb prolonged spill-over and ease graduation bottlenecks for final-year students with outstanding courses.
The policy was approved by the University Senate at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The initiative, proposed by the Director of Academic Planning and Development, Professor Joseph Olukayode Ogunbiyi, is targeted at final-year and eligible spill-over students who had earlier registered for, sat for and failed courses required for graduation.
The programme, which will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session, is designed to provide affected students with a timely opportunity to clear failed courses and complete their studies within the approved tenancy period, rather than waiting for another full academic session.
File photo of PAAU students during an examination session. Photo Credit: PAAU.
According to the Senate, only students who meet specific conditions will benefit from the intervention. To qualify, a student must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00, must not have exhausted the approved tenancy for his or her programme, and must have been screened and recommended by the department and faculty.
The University clarified that students who registered for courses during the regular semester but failed to sit for the examinations are not eligible to participate.
Eligible candidates may register for a minimum of one and a maximum of ten courses, subject to the University’s approved credit-load provisions.
The application process will be handled through Heads of Department and Deans after thorough scrutiny of academic records, while successful applicants will be required to obtain clearance from the Bursary before registration.
Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, described the resit programme as a strategic intervention to reduce security concerns linked to over-stayed students on campus, lessen financial burden on students and parents, and promote timely graduation.
He commended the Director of Academic Planning for the initiative and lauded the Senate for its foresight and sustained commitment to students’ academic progress and welfare.
Professor Usman reaffirmed Management’s commitment to student-centred policies that support academic advancement while preserving the integrity of the University’s academic system, and urged eligible students to take full advantage of the opportunity.
