BUK extends registration deadline, approves study suspension for non-registrants

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has approved a six-week extension for students who took the First Semester examinations without completing their registration fees. 

SolaceBase reports that the decision was reached during the 418th Senate meeting held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, following a submission by the Vice Chancellor. 

A statement by Lamara Garba, Deputy Registrar and Head of Public Affairs, announced the extension, which takes effect from Thursday, November 28, 2024. 

According to Garba, the extension aims to provide students with an opportunity to complete their registration. 

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“However, students who fail to pay their registration fees within the extended period will be required to suspend their studies for the 2023/2024 academic session,” he warned. 

Garba further noted that the Senate has also approved a suspension of studies for students who, due to unforeseen circumstances, were unable to register or sit for the First Semester examinations. 

“This decision underscores the university’s commitment to supporting indigent students,” he added.