Vice Chancellor of
the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Professor Joseph Ajienka, has berated students of the institution over the general tendency of wanting to adopt what he called “Short cut” to success.
Professor Ajienka, who scolded fresh students of the institution recently at UNIPORT, noted that the school authority would not take kindly to students who would rather than study, seek other means of going through the institution.
“You must diligently pursue the generally accepted values of honesty, hardwork, tolerance, forthrightness, fairness, civilized conduct, and ordinate ambition, including respect for those with different opinion from yours.
“The authorities would not hesitate to invoke the necessary sanctions against those students who may wish to contravene the extant rules that govern their conduct while in the university,” he said.
While assuring the students of the preparedness of the school authority to provide enabling academic environment that would enhance their studies, the vice chancellor urged them to reciprocate the gesture by applying themselves to a life of rigorous intellectual inquiry.
This, he described as the only pathway to academic success, adding that it requires focus and dedication on the part of the children.
“While genuine efforts are being made by the administration and your lecturers to ensure that you receive the best in teaching, research and community service, the final burden lies on you not to squander the opportunities that have been made available to you during your study here (UNIPORT).
“There will be no short cut to success for any students of this university,” Ajienka said.
He reminded the students of the need for them to do everything possible for the school to better, or maintain its current ranking as the 9th university in Nigeria, according to the latest Webometric ranking of World universities.

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L-R: Registrar, University of Lagos, Dr Taiwo Ipaye; Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rahamon Bello and Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management Services, Prof. Duro Oni, during, News Conference in Lagos last Friday.