LASU clarifies Trending Certificate Found at 'Suya' Spot, Claims Invalidity

LASU has addressed the trending certificate found at a 'suya' spot, clarifying that it was invalidated due to an incorrect surname.

Jun 4, 2024 - 13:53

LASU clarifies Trending Certificate Found at 'Suya' Spot, Claims Invalidity

The Lagos State University (LASU) has addressed the trending certificate found at a 'suya' spot within the state, clarifying that the certificate has been invalidated due to an incorrect spelling of the bearer's name.

In a statement released on Tuesday, LASU affirmed that the certificate in question exists but was invalidated on February 25, 2013, because the graduate's surname was mistakenly written as ABISOYE instead of ABIOYE.

The university further explained that a new certificate with the correct surname was issued and collected by the graduate on September 30, 2014. According to LASU's policy, the invalidated certificate should have been shredded immediately after re-issuance. However, due to an oversight, it ended up in the public space.

"The invalidated certificate got into the public space due to improper screening of office waste papers prior to disposal," the statement concluded.

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The certificate in question belongs to Abisoye Azeez Oluwaseun, who graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Chemical and Polymer Engineering from LASU.

This clarification comes after the certificate gained attention on the internet when a man revealed that it was used to sell 'suya' to him. LASU's statement aims to provide clarity on the matter and address any misinformation surrounding the certificate's validity.