NSUK Matriculates 8,604 Students, Charges Freshers on Discipline and Excellence
By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa
Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) has officially matriculated 8,604 newly admitted students across its various faculties in a colourful ceremony that attracted parents, guardians and well-wishers from different parts of the state and beyond.
The swearing-in ceremony, held on Friday at the university convocation square, main campus in Keffi, commenced with a grand academic procession led by principal officers and members of the academic community, setting a formal tone for the historic event.
Declaring the ceremony open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Halima Doma Kutigi, congratulated the newly admitted students and urged them to uphold the values and standards of the institution.
She emphasized that the university is reputed for discipline and good conduct, noting that no major issue concerning the 2024/2025 academic session had been brought before the Senate and therefore charged the students to maintain exemplary behaviour at all times.
The VC warned the freshers to desist from examination malpractice, sexual harassment, bullying and cultism, stressing that such acts would not be tolerated.
Breaking: Nasarawa Assembly Lifts Suspension on Lafia LG Chairman Arabo with immediate effect
Sa’adatu Liman, further encouraged the newly admitted students to make effective use of the university library and other academic resources to enhance their learning experience and achieve excellence in their respective fields.
Administering the matriculation oath to the students, the Registrar of the institution, Bala Ahmed Isyaka, charged the students to respect the constituted authority and avoid acts capable of tarnishing their image and that of the University just as Deans of the various faculties subsequently presented their students for the oath marking their formal admission into the academic community.
The ceremony climaxed with a captivating special display by the Man O’ War group, bringing the event to a memorable close amid cheers and celebration from attendees.
