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An Affidavit For Loss Of Certificate is a crucial legal document utilized in Nigerian jurisdiction when an individual needs to formally declare the loss of an important certificate, such as educational qualifications, professional certifications, or other official documents. This affidavit serves multiple purposes: it provides a legal basis for requesting duplicate certificates, acts as a temporary proof of qualification, and protects both the deponent and institutions from potential fraudulent use of the lost original. The document must be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public, in compliance with the Nigerian Oaths Act and state-specific High Court rules. It typically includes detailed personal information of the deponent, specific details about the lost certificate, circumstances of loss, and may require supporting documentation such as police reports or newspaper publications.

1. Title and Court Information: Specifies the court jurisdiction and type of affidavit

2. Deponent Information: Full details of the person making the affidavit including name, age, religion, occupation, and address

3. Certificate Details: Specific information about the lost certificate including type, issuing institution, year, and certificate number if known

4. Circumstances of Loss: Detailed explanation of when, where, and how the certificate was lost or destroyed

5. Search Efforts: Description of steps taken to locate the lost certificate

6. Purpose Declaration: Statement of the purpose for which the affidavit is being made

7. Verification Statement: Standard declaration that the contents are true and correct

8. Jurat/Attestation: Official closing statement with date, location, and commissioner for oaths' attestation