Education
IAUOE Matriculates 3,233 For 2018
The authorities of the Ignatius Ajuru Univeristy of Education (IAUOE) Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, says a total of 3,233 fresh students were offered admission into the institution for 2018 academic session.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele stated this while speaking at the 9th Matriculation ceremony of the institution held at the university auditorium in Port Harcourt, Saturday.
Ndimele explained that about 4,401 candidates were initially offered a provisional admission to study in various disciplines and specialisation, adding that out of the number, only 3,233 students were able to meet up with the university registration formalities.
He further disclosed that a total number of 2,917 students registered for the regular full time programme and added that this year’s matriculation recorded the highest number of matriculating students in the university.
The Vice Chancellor advised students who had not formalise their admission to see the registrar in other to defer their admission or be prepared to write another JAMB next year, adding that there was always admission deadline in every institutions of higher learning.
Prof Ndimele warned the students of the consequences of indulging in secret cult and other anti-social activities as well as examination malpractices, adding that any student found culpable would be sanctioned in accordance with the institution’s regulations.
“We are determined to expose and finish untoward practices on campus and to celebrate excellence. For this reason, the university has erected an electronic Bill Board of Shame and Excellence and would be commissioned soon”.
“This university has a zero-tolerance policy for cultism, examination malpractices, indecent dressing and other anti-social vices. You are here to study, obtain your certificate and contribute your quota to the state and nation at large. You must therefore avoid being agents of destruction to either destabilise the peace and academic calendar of the university or you mar your stay here and your future.
“You stand the risk of losing your admission if you are found wanting in character, please do not disappoint your parents and or guardians, rather reciprocate the huge investment of your parents by studying hard to graduate at record time”, he stated.
The VC announced that the senate of the institution has approved N1 million cash prize award for the best graduating students of the institution annually, even as he commended the state governor, Chief Nyesom Wike for his interest in the development of the institution.
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