From Polycarp Orosevwotu, Ughelli
The Vice-Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka, Abraka, Prof. Andy Egwunyenga, has urged new students of the university to be good ambassadors of the institution and exhibit diligence and honesty in their academic pursuits.
He gave this advice during the matriculation of 4, 958 new students for the 2019/2020 academic session
Egwunyenga said though 22,448 candidates applied for admission, only 4,958 were offered placements into various faculties of the university.
He said: “Matriculation is a requirement in higher institutions, and the oath is an initiation into the intellectual community because it confers on you full rights of studentship. It is also a universal academic tradition for any would-be scholar in pursuit of education.
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“Delta State University is one of the fourth generation universities in Nigeria having been established in 1992 by the late Olorogun Felix Ovuodoraye Ibru, the first Governor of Delta State. It has grown from a modest beginning to be highly- rated citadel of research and higher learning.
‘’While I congratulate the matriculating students, l want to use this medium to advise the students to be mindful of the fact that they are the major stakeholders in the university.
I therefore implore them to maintain the sanctity and esteemed image of the university. Most importantly, they should remain focused in their academic pursuits at all times in order to achieve a fruitful academic career.”
The Vice Chancellor also advised the students to shun any misconduct such as, examination malpractice, cultism, indecent dressing and other vices capable of bringing the institution to disrepute.
He assured them that the leadership and staff of the university are committed to their welfare at all times.
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