Ugochukwu Iwuchukwu
The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof Nlerum Okogbule says the institution has zero tolerance for cultism and examination malpractice.
Prof Nlerum Okogbule during the 39th Matriculation Ceremony of the institution told the matriculating students that the institution will expel any students found culpable of such vices.
He also asked the students to take their studies seriously.
The Vice-Chancellor also declared Thursday 15th and Friday 16th July 2021 as lecture free-days for all year one student to enable them to conclude their admission processes.
Nlerum Okogbule asked the students to ensure they complete their registration before Friday, July 24th, 2021.
He said any admitted students that failed to regularize their registration processes on that date will forfeit his/her admission.
”Let me state unequivocally that the key to success in an institution such as this is hard work and unwavering focus on your academic assignment. You are therefore expected to take your studies seriously and not waste your valuable time on unproductive ventures or activities”.
”In this connection, let me inform you that the university has zero-tolerance for all forms of anti-social activities such as membership of secret cult groups, examination malpractices or what is now known as ‘sorting’. The penalty for involvement in any of these activities is rustication from the university and I do not waste time in doing this once the student is found culpable” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof Nlerum Okogbule revealed that the institution will award scholarships to students who attain a CGPA of 5.0 every session.
He also said that such students when graduated would be given preference when employment opportunities are available.
Nlerum Okogbule also revealed that the institution intends to institute a Parents/Lecturers Forum which will be meeting at least once in a session.
”At this instance, let me use this opportunity to inform you that in order to encourage academic excellence, the university will be declaring as University Scholars those who attain a CGPA of 5.00 at the end of every academic session. The University will be responsible for the school fees of such students provided their CGPA do not fall below 4.50. In addition, such students upon graduation will be given preference when employment opportunities are available” he said.
Some of the matriculating students who spoke to our correspondent promised to be of good behaviour throughout their stay in the university.
Our correspondent reports that Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven (7,337) students took part in the 39th Matriculation Exercise of Rivers State University.
Breakdown is as follows
Faculty of Agriculture 409
College of Medical Sciences 305
Faculty of Education 435
Faculty of Engineering 1228
Faculty of Environmental Sciences 291
Faculty of Humanities 848
Faculty of Law 250
Faculty of Management Sciences 759
Faculty of Science 1490
Faculty of Social Sciences 1332
