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By David Odama
Federal University, Lafia on Thursday matriculated 8, 000 students into 76 academic programmes across 12 faculties of the institution for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Speaking at the matriculations ceremony in Lafia, Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university reaffirmed the institution’s stance against all forms of misconduct.
The VC, represented by Prof. Alemchi Chuku, Deputy VC Academic Affairs, added that the institution has zero tolerance for any form of misconduct and would severely sanction unpleasant behaviors.
He charged 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 said they should be modest and decent in their dressing and approach to issues and adhere strictly to the rules enshrined in the handbook.
“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,” the VC added.
Abdul-Rahman further said 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 directed security personnel at the institution to arrest those who dress indecently for necessary sanction.
He also advised lecturers to prevent those who dressed improperly from entering their offices and lecture halls.
Abdul-Rahman urged 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 assured 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. (www.krestnews.com
