The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has made drug tests compulsory for all returning students before the 2026/2027 academic session starts.

This was revealed in a circular dated November 6, 2026, signed by the registrar, Atinuke Oguntunde.

The university said this rule followed the National Implementation Guidelines on Drug and Substance Abuse in Tertiary Institutions, approved by the National Council on Education.

The institution added that the test would be done together with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which aims to stop drug use before it starts and help students stay healthy and safe.

UNIOSUN management said the plan was to help students by providing advice and support when needed. It added that the test results would be kept confidential.

“Students must sign up for the test on the NDLEA website at https://drugandvisa.ndlea.gov.ng/ using their phone numbers and email addresses,” the university said.

After signing up and paying, students must provide their National Identification Number (NIN), and returning students must also provide their matriculation numbers, according to the circular.

Additionally, students were mandated to choose their state, the place where they want to take the test, and the day they want to go.

“Once the application is done, students must print a slip. Take it to the place where they want to take the test. The test contains a urine sample. The results will be ready in five to 10 minutes. Students can then get their Drug Integrity Test certificates from their account,” the circular stated.

The certificates would later be submitted to the registrar through the officers in each faculty.