AAU Announces One-Day Sensitization on NERD Plagiarism Policy for Final-Year Students
The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has announced a one-day sensitization programme on the implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository Databank (NERD) Plagiarism Policy for undergraduate projects.
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The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has announced a one-day sensitization programme on the implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository Databank (NERD) Plagiarism Policy for undergraduate projects.
The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to strengthen academic integrity and standardize the evaluation of undergraduate research across Nigerian universities.
Programme Details
- Date: Monday, 3rd August, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
- Venue: Cordelia Agbebaku Auditorium, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Objectives of the Sensitization Programme
The programme is designed to:
- Familiarize departments with the NERD plagiarism detection framework.
- Outline the roles and responsibilities of Heads of Departments (HODs) and NERD Departmental Representatives in implementing the policy.
- Demonstrate the use of the NERD repository for undergraduate project submission and plagiarism verification.
- Address implementation challenges and share best practices for ensuring originality in undergraduate research.
The university emphasized that attendance is mandatory for all final-year students. Attendance will be taken on a department-by-department basis, and participation in the sensitization programme will serve as a prerequisite for graduation.
Final-year students are therefore advised to attend the programme promptly and actively participate in the discussions.
