By: Joshua Adinoyi
The Federal University Lokoja has matriculated 3,765 students into various departments of the Institution for the 2020/2021 Academic Session.
The 9th matriculation ceremony which took place at the Adankolo Campus of the Institution had parents, Students, Lecturers and other well wishers in attendance.
Addressing the Students, the Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, congratulated the Matriculants for scaling through the hurdles of admission processes which brought them to the prestigious institution on merit.
Prof. Akinwumi asserted that the event was a stepping stone to their future, calling on them to embrace the process with all seriousness.
“It is my delight to welcome you to this all-important activity in the lives of these young and unassuming future leaders of this Country who have taken a very giant stride in the moulding of their tomorrow
“It is the beginning of what they will be in future that they want to sow the seed in this exercise of Matriculation into studentship of the Federal University Lokoja
“You should at all times look back and remember the home you are coming from and reflect on your activities in the few years you will spend in this University in search of Academic laurels that will launch you into the future”
While charging them to be prepared for the task ahead, the VC reminded them that their academic performance lies squarely in their hands.
Prof. Akinwumi who warned the new students against Cultism, pointed out that the University also frowns at Examination Malpractice and improper dressing.
“FUL has Zero Tolerance for CULTISM and CULT related activities by students, avoid involving yourself in activities of any Association that is not registered in the University
“Work hard and conscientiously to avoid the temptations of Examination Malpractice because anyone caught will be automatically booted out of the University
“Don’t expose the areas of your bodies that may lead to unnecessary attraction of the opposite sex
“Dress well at all times to avoid the temptation of being raped or seduced by either male or female counterparts as the case maybe
“The males among you are not expected to wear tattered jeans/clothes and unkept hair” he said.
The Historian advised them to always make the student handbook their guide and also take their complaints to the appropriate quarters at all times, promising that the Institution will continue to live up to expectations.
Highlight of the ceremony was an oath sworn by the Matriculants, who pledged to live by the rules and regulations guiding the Institution.
