Education
VC Tasks UNN-JUPEB Candidates On Anti-Social Behaviour
Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has advised the new candidates of Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) to shun anti-social behaviour while on campus.
Ozumba gave the advice in Nsukka last Friday at the orientation organised for the 900 JUPEB candidates admitted for the 2018/2019 academic session.
He said: “My advise to you is to eschew all forms of anti-social behaviour, like cultism, violence and sharp practices.
“Rather, read your books and make the university/JUPEB handbooks your inalienable companion.
“We have competent and committed JUPEB management board that will assist you to realise your dream of transiting into the regular programme of the UNN.”
The university boss, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Charles Igwe, said that the institution joined the JUPEB programme in October, 2014.
“We admitted 294 pioneer candidates during the 2014/15 academic session and since then many candidates that met required grades in the JUPEB exam have been admitted into UNN regular programme.
“Before I bow out as the vice chancellor of the university in June, I will approve a permanent site for JUPEB programme,” Ozumba said.
The Tide reports that Ozumba had earlier inaugurated a well-furnished administrative office for JUPEB at the first floor of the UNN old library building.
In a lecture, entitled “Ethical issues and time management”, Prof. Kenneth Ofokansi, the Chairman, Senate Ceremonial Committee of the university, advised the students to manage their time well, spend less time on social media and remain focused on their studies.
Ofokansi said: “Spending too much time on social media and other frivolities will be a stumbling block towards achieving your dream of being admitted into UNN regular programme through JUPEB.
“Avoid bad friends and give serious attention to reading of recommended textbooks and doing your assignments.
“If you work hard in this one-year JUPEB programme, it will make it possible for you to be admitted in the UNN’s regular programme next year.”
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