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How to Write Letter of Undertaking/Attestation in the University/College Admissions

WHAT IS LETTER OF UNDERTAKING?

A formal pledge or promise to do something. For example “I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation”.
Typically, an undertaking letter will include a statement of what is being promised, the date by which the promise will be met, and the signatures of the relevant parties. And letter of undertaking should be written as formal letter, please take note.

How to write letter of undertaking in school
Letter of undertaking

Why is undertaking letter a must?

In Nigeria, students who are newly admitted into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and secondary schools are required to write a letter of undertaking and submit as part of the documents required for clearance.
This will be like an assurance to them that you’ll not be non-compliance to their rules and regulations and if you do it will be a validation to them to either punish or rusticate such student from the school.

How to write letter of undertaking for school Admission

There are some technical information that you need to write about in your letter of undertaking, if not included you may lose accreditation due to misinformation; so therefore vital message is a must.
Quick and relevant information that you need to provide is the year of admission and some other details of being a good student, if you start schooling there. For example, I pledge to be of good conduct and to obey all the rules and regulations of my department, faculty and the university at large

The picture above is a good example of undertaking letter

WHAT IS LETTER OF ATTESTATION?

An attestation letter is a statement or declaration from an independent third party that lends credibility to an organization or personnel. Example is a letter written by a parent to the school affirming his/her child good behaviour. A letter of attestation is a letter that is written or signed to confirm statement, action or behavior. The writer is certifying (attesting) that they personally witnessed or know someone or something to be true.

What is the Purpose of Attestation?

A formal attestation is usually required by institutions, companies, organizations, etc from reputable and worthy people in the society as a way of obtaining valid legal acknowledgment or verification that an individual, a document or a process is exactly what they are projected to be. It strengthens the institution’s or organizations decision to continue transaction with the individual for whom attestation was made.

Who can write a Letter of Attestation?

A letter of attestation can be written by:

  1. The parents of the one being attested for.
  2. The spiritual leader (Rev. Father or pastor) of the one being attested for.
  3. A Traditional ruler or leader.
  4. An Attorney.
  5. A former employer.
  6. Any other person higher than the one being attested for and who knows them very well.

In other words, letter of attestation may be obtained from a pastor, reverend or priest; a parent; a traditional leader; an attorney; a former employer or any other high ranking person who knows the one needing an attestation letter very well.

One may also get a Letter of Attestation from a Mosque, or a Letter of Attestation from Local Government Area, as the case may be.

A Good example of letter of attestation is written below

LETTER OF ATTESTATION

THESE ARE GOOD HINTS TO START YOUR OWN LETTER OF ATTESTATION

This is to affirm that the above named student who was offered admission in the department of write your department is my son/daughter.

Your name e.g oluwamuyide seyi is law abiding and well mannered. I strongly attest for his good behavior and undertake for all his actions throughout the duration of his study in your institution. I also undertake for his entire financial  obligations throughout his stay in your university.

Kindly give him all the required assistance he may need.

Yours Sincerely,

Parent/guardian signature

……………………………………….

(Your parent/guardian full name eg OKEREKE DIVINE RAPH)

LETTER OF UNDERTAKING FOR EMPLOYMENT PURPOSES

Undertaking for employment purposes
Letter of undertaking for employment purposes

THESE ARE GOOD HINTS TO START YOUR OWN LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT

I hereby declare that I have received the Code of Conduct and Ethics. It is my sole duty and
responsibility to read and understand the Code, which is an integral part of my Terms and Conditions
of Employment / Service.
I shall conduct myself with complete integrity in the execution of my duties and assignments. I
undertake that I will abide by the Code. If for any reason(s) I do not comply with any of the
requirements of the Code, I shall not cite ignorance or lack of understanding as my self-defence. I
further agree that the Board / Management has the absolute right to take action due to any violation of
the Code.
I fully understand that the Board / Management has the absolute right to add, amend, review or delete
any of the contents of the Code as and when necessary and that I shall also be liable to such
additions, amendments, revisions and/or deletions.
………………………………………………….
Signature
………………………………………………………………………….
Full Name (please print in capital letters)
………………………………………………….
Identify Card / Passport No.
…………………………………………………..
Designation
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Department and Company
……………………………………………
Date
*Please return this Letter of Undertaking to your company’s Chief Risk Officer or Chairman of HHMB

TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL PDF CLICK ON https://www.harrisons.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Code-Of-Conducts-Froms.pdf

YOU CAN DO IT

Oluwamuyide Peter

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