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By Muhammed Danjuma Ogwu, Lafia
The management of Federal University of Lafia has matriculated no fewer than 8, 000 students into 76 academic programmes across 12 faculties of the institution for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Speaking at the matriculation ceremony in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital on Thursday, Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of the institution reiterated the institution’s commitment against all forms of social vices such as drugs abuse, cultism, and examination malpractices among others social misconduct.
The VC, who was represented by Prof. Alemchi Chuku, Deputy VC Academic Affairs, however, disclosed that the institution has zero tolerance for any form of misconduct and would severely sanction unpleasant behaviors or anyone caught in the act.
He then warned the new students to respect each other as well as the teaching and non-teaching staff of the university to make their stay fruitful and productive.
He, however, tasked that the newly admitted students should be modest and decent in their dressing and approach to issues and adhere strictly to the rules enshrined in the handbook.
His words, We do not permit the activities of antisocial groups; in particular, anyone caught indulging in cult group activities will be summarily expelled from the institution.
“If you belong to any cult group before seeking admission here, present yourself voluntarily for counseling and rehabilitation to be reintegrated into society.
“Do not succumb to threat from anybody or persons to join any antisocial group, and do yourself good by reporting such threat to the university’s authority for prompt action.”
Abdul-Rahman, therefore, stated that students should dress decently as undue exposure of body parts that have the potential of infuriating the sensibilities of others would be sanctioned.
He then directed security personnel at the institution to arrest those who dress indecently for necessary sanction.
He further urged lecturers to prevent those who dressed improperly from entering their offices and lecture halls.
Abdul-Rahman admonished the parents and guardians to partner with the university to enable it to model their children in character and learning in line with the vision and mission of the institution.
The VC promised that measures had been put in place to ensure the safety of students on the two campuses and its environs.
He, therefore, urged them to report any suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the authorities for prompt action.
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