New intakes into UNN Nsukka promises to be of good behavior as they matriculate
Students newly admitted into the University of Nigeria Nsukka have been told to be conscious of what they do, because as the first indigenous university in the country it strives to be the best at all times.
Speaking at the ceremony in Nsukka campus of the university, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Oguejiofor Ujam, said the university placed high premium on merit, fairness and excellence as it matriculated about 10,000 students on its 51st matriculation.
Ujam said that any student who wanted to succeed in UNN, must work hard, be punctual and attend classes regularly as well as be law-abiding at all time.
“Punctuality, regular class attendance and participation in all programmes, forms a substantial part of your continuous assessments,” he said.
“Our underpinning philosophy is to seek the truth, to teach the truth, to preserve the truth and restoring the dignity of man as our motto.
“Our students are expected to live amicably and in harmony with other members of the university community.
“This can be achieved by mutual respect irrespective of differences in culture, religion, tribe or habits,” Ujam said.
He disclosed that the university had several policies to support and protect students from exploitations, harassments, intimidations and other forms of abuse at the hands of fellow students or staff.
“My administration will continue to implement these policies to ensure that students study in an atmosphere devoid of social encumbrances.
“You are therefore encouraged to report any form of exploitation or harassment to the appropriate authorities, notably to the Dean of Student Affairs or your Head of Department,” he said.
Oguejiofo warned new students not to be members or involved in recruiting any student into any secret cult as the university would not hesitate to rusticate any student found guilty.
The VC congratulated the new students for meeting all conditions required to be admitted into UNN , reminding them that the journey towards making a good result on graduation starts from now.
The VC’s address to new students was read in all the faculties by the dean of each faculty.
In a remark, Prof. Chukwuemeka Nworu, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences told the new students in the faculty to count themselves lucky having being admitted in one of the most prestigious faculties in the university.
“Congratulations, you should be proud of yourselves; I also congratulate your parents as their sacrifices, prayers and supports have taken you this far.
“To you new students, I remind you that our faculty is renowned for academic excellence, research, innovation and strong commitment to producing pharmacists who are globally competitive and locally relevant.
“From this moment, we expect you to uphold the values and ethics that define this faculty which include discipline, integrity, diligence and excellence,”he said.
Some matriculated promised to work hard, abide by the university’s rules and regulations so as to earn good results on graduation that would make their parents proud.(NAN)
