Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has introduced digital clearance, certificate and transcript systems as part of efforts to reduce delays in the graduation process.
The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bond Anyaehie, disclosed this on Saturday at the 2026 International Convention of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association in Abuja.
The convention was held under the theme, “Innovation, Integrity and Inclusion: Rekindling the Zik Vision for a New Era.”
Anyaehie said the new digital clearance system would allow graduating students to complete the process from anywhere in the world, with approvals expected within five days.
According to him, the system is designed to eliminate delays associated with the traditional manual clearance process and make it easier for students to complete graduation requirements without having to be physically present at the university for every stage.
The vice-chancellor also disclosed that the university had introduced a system that automatically generates provisional certificates once students complete their clearance.
He said the provisional certificates could be downloaded online and would contain barcodes that employers and other institutions could use to verify their authenticity.
“Once you finish the clearance, the system generates a provisional certificate for you, which you can download online.
“It has a barcode, so when you apply for a job, they can scan the barcode, receive an authentication code and authenticate your certificate,” Anyaehie said.
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The university has also digitised its transcript processing system to speed up the release of academic records to students and graduates.
Anyaehie said staff responsible for transcript processing had been encouraged to ensure that students and graduates did not face unnecessary delays in obtaining their documents.
The vice-chancellor said the digital reforms were part of broader efforts by the university administration to improve its operations and provide more efficient services to students and graduates.
He also announced plans to improve classroom facilities, saying students would no longer be expected to attend lectures in classrooms without adequate seating and other necessary facilities.
Anyaehie said the administration would continue to work with the university’s alumni and other partners to improve infrastructure and address challenges facing the institution.
“We are growing a university that fits the name and answers to its name. It is a journey; we have started, and we can do more,” he said.
“We will go far if we join our resources and efforts together.”
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