By Our Reporter
DUTSE (CONVERSEER) – The Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, has officially addressed the controversy surrounding its “Concessional Pass” policy, following the leak of an internal memo.
Recall that the university in a circular seen on social media, disclosed that it has set a minimum score of 25 marks for the award of a Concessional Pass across all faculties and departments, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to the circular, the decision, taken by the University Senate at its 73rd Extraordinary Meeting on December 23, 2025, aims to ensure uniformity and uphold academic standards.
It noted that the policy applies to all students, and is intended to curb the practice of students deliberately skipping lectures and assessments in anticipation of a Concessional Pass.
The university expressed disappointment that some students had exploited the previous system, violating academic regulations and undermining academic integrity.
“It is observed that some students do not attend lectures, deliberately refusing to write Continuous Assessment tests (CA), and in some cases, do not sit for examinations, apparently under the assumption that they will automatically be granted Concessional Pass,” the circular stated.
The Senate emphasised that the new policy will ensure that only students who score 25 marks and above will be considered for a Concessional Pass.
Students were urged to take their academic responsibilities seriously and comply with attendance and assessment requirements.
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Clarifying the new directive following the outcry, the university’s Director of Publications and Communications, Comrade Abdullahi Yahaya Bello Anako, explained that the policy was introduced to address the nonchalant attitude of some students who consistently fail a single course up to their final year, often assuming they will receive a concession.
He noted that the university was not surprised by the public reaction, as individuals may interpret the memo based on their own assumptions, which may not align with its actual intent.
He stressed that the policy is not new and aligns with National Universities Commission guidelines.
“The concessional policy applies only to final-year students and not to others; this is what the general public needs to understand.
“There is nothing new about the policy, and it does not contradict any guidelines of the National Universities Commission, which Federal University Dutse strictly follows,” Anako stated.
Source: The Whistler
