UNILAG Distance Learning Institute Halts Certificate Distribution Due to Printing Error

The Distance Learning Institute (DLI) at the University of Lagos has temporarily stopped issuing certificates to graduates from the 55th convocation ceremony after discovering a printing error on the documents.

In an official statement released on April 18, 2025, the institute acknowledged the mistake and apologized to affected graduates. The error affects certificates that were distributed during the January 2025 convocation ceremonies.

What This Means for DLI Graduates

If you graduated from UNILAG's Distance Learning Institute during the 55th convocation, here's what you need to know:

Already collected your certificate? The institute is asking all graduates who have received their certificates to return them for replacement. You will receive a corrected version once the reprinting is complete.

Haven't collected yet? Hold off on visiting the institute for now. The certificate distribution will resume once corrected versions are ready. The institute will announce when graduates can begin collecting the updated certificates.

How to Return Your Certificate

UNILAG DLI has not yet provided specific instructions for the return process. Affected graduates should:

• Monitor official UNILAG communication channels for updates
• Contact the Institute Secretary at [email protected] for specific guidance
• Keep your certificate in good condition until return instructions are provided

What Caused the Error?

The university has not disclosed the specific nature of the inscription error, but such issues typically involve misspellings, incorrect dates, or formatting problems that could affect the certificate's official validity.

UNILAG's Distance Learning Institute emphasized that they are working quickly to resolve the situation and minimize inconvenience to graduates. The institution thanked students for their patience during the correction process.

Official Contact

For questions or concerns about your certificate, email the Institute Secretary directly at [email protected].

This development comes several months after the 55th convocation ceremonies concluded in January 2025. The university has assured graduates that corrected certificates will be issued as soon as the reprinting process is complete.