Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Kaduna Polytechnic management has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the cost of collecting original certificates has been increased, describing the information as false and unauthorised. The institution reiterated that the official certificate collection fee remains ₦10,000, and that any approved changes would be communicated through verified official channels. The clarification comes amid growing concerns over a viral flyer that has been widely shared on social media platforms, fraudulently announcing an increment in the certificate collection fee to ₦35,000.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Dean, Students Affairs, the flyer currently circulating on social media with the headline "IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! TO ALL KADUNA POLYTECHNIC PAY GRADUATES!" is false, unauthorised, and did not emanate from the polytechnic management. The institution stressed that no such directive has been issued regarding the payment of N35,000 as an "Original Certificate Collection Fee," and that the flyer does not bear any official letterhead, stamp, signature, or reference number from Kaduna Polytechnic. The polytechnic also confirmed that the official price on the school portal still remains ₦10,000.
In a post on its official Facebook page, the polytechnic urged graduates and members of the public to disregard the rumour and avoid falling victim to extortion. "Our attention has been drawn regarding an unconfirmed information circulating on social media regarding the increment of collection of original certificates," the post read. "The official price in the school portal still remains 10,000 naira. We logged in to the portal to check now, and the official price still remains 10,000. However, if there's an increment, it will display on the Kaduna Polytechnic portal".
The institution also cautioned the public against falling victim to extortion by individuals spreading false information for personal gain. "Disregard rumours to fall victim to extortion. Most people circulating such information are just eager to earn from you," the Facebook post added. Graduates were advised to ignore the content of the fraudulent flyer and not make any payment to any individual or account based on it.
The polytechnic further warned that it is not liable for any loss of funds or personal data arising from acting on fraudulent publications. Students and alumni are encouraged to rely only on official communication channels, including the Polytechnic's official website, notice boards, and approved administrative offices, for updates regarding certificate collection and other institutional matters. For authentic information, graduates and members of the public are advised to contact the School's Management or the Dean's Office directly.
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