Authorities of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State on Sunday said that they had accepted the voluntary withdrawal of a student, Jephtaph Abolarin, from the institution.
Abolarin, a 300-Level Sociology student, had written to the university confessing to cheating during his West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Abolarin, who claimed he had become a ‘born again’ Christian, said continuing his university education, using an unmerited certificate was unjust and immoral.
He wrote the letter to the institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Sidiqat Ijaiya, on August 5, 2016.
According to him, he wanted to withdraw from the school because he got his WASSCE through examination malpractice.
Reacting to the letter on Sunday, the university Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, confirmed the withdrawal of the student.
Akogun, who noted that the Senate of the university had accepted the withdrawal letter, added that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, commended Abolarin for his repentance and sincerity.
The VC, Akogun added, wished Abolarin well in his future endeavour.
Part of Abolarin’s letter to the DVC read,
“Just as a house that was built on a faulty foundation will surely collapse, it is also certain that a career that is built on a faulty foundation will definitely collapse. All through my secondary school days, I was just a church ‘goer’, without genuine salvation and the fear of God. As a result, I got my WASSCE result through examination malpractice.
“By the grace of God, now, I have encountered the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ, which called for repentance and restitution.
“Sir, with deep conviction, I have realised that there is no point building my academic career on a faulty foundation; since the WASSCE result I got through malpractice is the basis in which my admission into this university was anchored.
“Therefore, I have decided to withdraw from the university and start all over again.”
Hmmmmm it’s well with this your decision.my brother why now?
Hmmm…Christianity is not like dis oooo,for u bin born again dose nt mean u shuld withdraw from Skool ooo,cux if any man been in Christ is a new creature nd old tinz have passed away mai dear
He did not receive good counsel. If he wants to complete his restitution then he should go to prison for cheating in the exams. God is not interested in his past, he has forgiven and forgotten about his past. Unfortunately the brother does not know.
Exactly sir..he still nid counseling
bro, d fact dat it looked pretty diffifult does not make it impossible. sincerely speaking, he has done d right thing, though difficult as it may.
He is not born again yet cus he is yet to forgive himself. He is just being religious and religion will not make him a Christian.
You have spoken well Mr chidi he is just a new convert such things happen a lot.
Itz better dear, i pray for speed for u, i wl over take n out run in Jesus name.
RELIGIOUSLY UNSTABLE
This is called restitution in Christianity. It is done when one truly accept Jesus. It is not easy, honestly I don’t think I can do that
But Bros, you’re not a Christian?
I am
No! I disagree with that! Old things are suppose to pass away when you become born again. He is not been a Christian, he is just been religious, and been religious doesn’t make you a Christian. Wisdom, the Bible says is profitable to direct.
Maybe but Lazarus did it in the bible. Do you know how stressful it is for a tax collector to return stolen funds and bribe?
Abdul, it was Zacheaus, @oso wat d guy did was really right. Its not an easy decision but one taken with full backing of d holyspirit and wise counsel of Genuine men of God. Atleast now, he wil be free frm d guilt of fake result. I pray dat God wil compensate him wit greater things in Life
Sorry. Zacheaus. Thanks bro
Fine
Hmm I don’t even know Wat to say on dis matter but I know restitution is a sign of genuine repentance but not all churches blv nd teaches it.but since dats ur conviction I wish u well
If you are a second wife, leave that house… That’s restitution
Did ur mother confess to ur father how many men he commited adurltry with while under his roof?if she doesn’t tell her to do so it’s called restitution…bitc I don’t know y u must comment on wat I wrote wen u dint have a sensible tin to say are u d only one online
It is not the number of churches that matter. This is the word of God. When you insult unintentionally, restitution is expected from you. Beware! It is the word of God, it remains the same forever.
Unintentionally u said
1st Thessalonians 5vs17
This guy is a hero my people, this is what the bible says. My people the bible can not change at all. Guy dont worry God will work things for you