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  • UAM matriculates 5,868 freshers

    Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi (UAM), Prof Emmanuel Kucha, has charged 5,868 new students admitted for the 2013/2014 academic session to shun social vices such as cultism, indecent dressing, sexual harassment, drug abuse, and examination misconduct.

    Kucha, in his address, advised the students to get their priorities right and settle down quickly for the academic challenges ahead.

    He further reminded the freshers that they many experience a little discomfort while undertaking the rigours of academic work.  But he encouraged them to regard the challenges as experience and surmount any obstacle.

    The vice chancellor announced that UAM would host the 25th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA), urging the students to take advantage and engage in sporting activities to win laurels.

    Of the 5,868 students that matriculated, 3,252 are full time degree students, 916 students are for the sandwich programme, while 1,700 are post graduate students.

  • Faculty welcomes freshers

    Members of the Broadcast Students Association (BSA), Public Relations and Advertising Students Association (PRADSA) and Journalism Students Association (JSA) at the Lagos State University, (LASU) have organised an orientation tagged Studying to be outstanding for new members.

    The event which took place at the faculty building in Ojuelegba, urged the students to be of good conduct as ambassadors of the institution.

    One of the guest lecturers, Olunifesi Suraj, urged the students to embrace leadership roles, saying it would take them to greater heights. He added that student-lecturer relationship was crucial to their academic success.

    President, Communication Students Association, Olamilekan Hassan, urged the students to put more energy to their studies, saying they should utilise the knowledge they would acquire to meet the challenges of life.

    A fresher, Okumoh Mary, expressed her Joy of finally studying the course of her dreams, adding that she was eager to make great success out of the programme.

  • Freshers’ moment of joy

    Freshers’ moment of joy

    It was all fun when the Kogi State University (KSU) admitted freshers, reports MOHAMMED YABAGI (200-Level Mass Communication).

    Matriculation is an all-academic affair but at the Kogi State University (KSU) in Ayingba, the ceremony was held on an unusual day – a Saturday – when academic activities are low. But the school came alive as freshers thronged the campus to take the matriculation oath, which authenticates students’ admission.

    The institution’s auditorium – the venue – throbbed with activities; the freshers clad in green and orange academic gown sat in the auditorium. Their parents and guardians took vantage positions to watch the proceedings.

    About 4,283 students of the 13,076 applicants that chose the university were offered admission. The ceremony started when the body of principal officers led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Hassan Isah, entered the auditorium.

    Prof Isah urged the students to shun vices that could go against the oath they were about to take, saying that such acts were capable of painting the institution in bad light.

    He charged them to imbibe moral and academic discipline, saying they must resist pressure from toeing destructive line of cultism, which, he said, would not only ruin their academic pursuit but also destroy their future.

    The VC stated that the process that produced the freshers was thorough and transparent, adding: “You are offered admission on the strength of your hard work, resilience and determination to excel.”

    Thunderous applause greeted Prof Isah’s announcement that the institution successfully admitted its second set of students into its medical school, which was established three years ago.

    He said: “To make the medical programme stand a test of time, the state government has embarked on building infrastructure to ensure that our students are not stagnated at the end of their pre-clinical programme.”

    The Registrar administered the oath on the students. Though the event was short, but the attending celebration and glitz that followed went into the night as the freshers threw “welcome party” to mark the day.

    Parents and guardians, who spoke with CAMPUSLIFE, expressed joy for witnessing the admission of their wards.

    Dr Isaac Abdulkareem, a parent, said he was grateful to God for seeing his twins admitted into higher institution. “My advice to my children and other students is to reject any friends that introduce them to any form of vices,” he said.

    The dean of Faculty of Management Sciences, Prof Bassey Nwankwo, urged the students to start their academic journey with hard work and dedication, noting that anyone who desired a good grade must give his studies priority.

    Theresa Audu, 100-Level Medicine, described her placement as glory of God. She said she would work hard and deploy diligence to finish with a good grade as she hoped that the university’s Teaching Hospital would be upgraded to meet the world standard.

    Another fresher, Daniel Ogbadu, said: “I cannot really express how I feel at the moment, having surmounted the hurdles admission. So, I just want to thank God for this privilege.”

    For Aisha Mohammed admitted into Geography and Planning Department, First Class grade is the watchword. “I am determined to work hard and graduate on top of my class,” she said.

    Highpoint was the entertainment of the freshers and their parents after the oath session by various ethnic groups and students’ associations.

     

  • Fellowship welcomes freshers

    The National Fellowship of Christian Pharmacy Students (NFCPS), University of Benin chapter, has held orientation for freshers at the Old Pharmacy Building.

    Jude Isesele of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology congratulated the students for their admission into the faculty, urging them to maximise their potential and focus on their studies.

    While allaying their fears for Pharmacy as a difficult course, Isesele said: “Pharmacy is a very interesting course to study. It has a very wide area of practice. As young minds you have to spread your thought as wide as possible because where the will power is, there will be solutions to most of the problems faced by pharmacy students.”

    One of the freshers, Obed Aigbe, said: “I thank God for being able to get admitted into UNIBEN, considering the competition.”

    Highlight of the event was bible recitation game, which had John Oselumese as winner.

    Students were also taught how to accumulate their maximum Cumulative Grade Points Average to proceed to the next class.  in order to cross to the next level.

    In his closing remarks, President of the association, Osawaru Joseph, thanked all freshers present and wished them divine speed in their academic endeavours.

  • Condoms litter varsity’s hall after freshers’ party

    Freshers admitted into the Kogi State University (KSU) in Ayingba, last Saturday, held their Matriculation Night party in the school auditorium. But the morning after, the venue was littered with used condoms.

    School cleaners were shocked at the discovery, raising suspicion that party may have been marred with carnal activities.

    The party, which was organised by the Students’ Union Government (SUG), was said to have started at 9pm on Saturday. The official matriculation was held in the auditorium earlier in the day.

    According to a participant, who did not want his name in print, packs of condom were freely distributed to the students by an official of the SUG.

    The matriculation, which was its 15th edition, was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Alhassan Isah. The oath-taking session was conducted by the Registrar, who admonished the students to obey rule and regulation of the institution.

    The VC urged the freshers to put their studies above other campus activities.

     

  • Freshers’ moment of joy

    Freshers’ moment of joy

    The Imo State University (IMSU) has matriculated no fewer than 5,000 freshers, CHIDIEBERE ENYIA (300-Level English and Literary Studies) and EMMANUEL AHANONU (Political Science) report.

    The ceremonies marking the matriculation of the Imo State University (IMSU) put a lot of shine on the event. Many freshers had more time and space to host their friends and family members.

    The matriculation was decentralised and held simultaneously across faculties. The institution does not have an auditorium that can accommodate all the students at the same time.

    No fewer than 5,000 of the about 100,000 applicants were admitted. Instead of the Registrar, Mr Godfrey Aniche, to administer the oath on the freshers, each faculty officer performed that duty on his behalf.

    The dean of each faculty represented the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie. The event was held between 10am and noon. The freshers were in blue academic gowns.

    The ceremony lasted for 40 minutes at the Faculty of Business Administration, where the Dean, Prof P. U. Akanwa, urged the students not to deviate from their primary aim on the campus.

    He said: “You are admitted into IMSU at a time of great privilege and opportunity, revival and renaissance; when we are rising from the ashes of infrastructural neglect.”

    To improve the state of facilities, the VC said: “The state government is currently building six academic blocks spread across the Orlu and Owerri campuses, while also improving on the main access arterial road on the campus.”

    Advising the freshers, he said: “It is time for you to begin to chart your own courses, to find your own paths, to make your own decisions, and even meet new friends who may determine the direction of your development in the coming years. Manage the new freedom that has been given to you. You must shun cultism, examination misconduct, indecent dressing and all similar vices”.

    Mrs. Jane Amaechi stood in for the Registrar to administer the matriculation oath after their Heads of Departments (HODs) presented the freshers.

    At the Faculty of Humanities, the outgoing Dean, Prof Jasper Onuekwusi, told the students to strive for excellence. He described the freshers as “children of the dawn of a new vision”, saying they came at a time the school was undergoing academic revolution.

    As  the IMSU is a non-residential institution, students were made to swear to an  oath that they would be responsible for their accommodation.

    Emmanuel Chimodo, a student of Political Science, who led freshers in the Social Science Faculty, urged the students to reject invitation to joining unlawful groups whose activities are to disrupt academic activities.

    Collins Akaluso, 100-Level Marketing, said his admission was miracle. He said: “I never knew today will come to pass and I really thank God for making it reality and expect his grace to guide me through as I look forward to graduate with first class.”

    Ruth Wilfred, a student of Management Department, who was admitted after six years of writing post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), said: “I am very happy that I finally made it. I have been writing post-UTME since 2008. But I thank God that my effort paid off this time and I am ready to labour for excellence.”

    After the oath, the freshers moved out of the hall and engaged in photo ops. Canopies were mounted at every point on the campus, while music blared from different angles as the students celebrated with their friends and family members. Some students’ associations and campus fellowships also took time to woo new members.

    The celebration was in full throttles in the afternoon; Kegites Club entertained the students with “gyration songs” and palm wine was freely distributed to all.

    A parent, Mr. Jona Mbawho, whose son was matriculated, said: “These are part of the frills and thrills on campuses but a serious student should not be carried away. If anyone is carried away with these excitements, he would have himself or herself to blame at the end of the day.”

    He advised parents to monitor their wards’ academic performance all the time.

     

  • Freshers’ moment of joy

    Freshers’ moment of joy

    The Anambra State Students Association (ASSA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka chapter, has held orientation for new members. The ceremony which took place at Social Science Quadrangle was witnessed by a large turnout of students.

    Guests at the ceremony included former Dean of Social Sciences, Prof Ezeani, former Head of Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Prof D.O.N. Obikwelu, among others.

    President of the association, Nnaekezie Ekene, said he believed the freshers were the future leaders that would take Nigeria to greater heights. He advised the students to take their academics seriously.

    A guest lecturer, Prof D. O. N Obikwelu, encouraged the freshers to make good use of their time on campus and make rewarding friendship with people who are determined to change the world through new ideas and positive thinking.

    Prof Ezeani urged the freshers not to be carried away with the distractions of campus life, saying: “if you study hard and become somebody to be reckoned with, your family and society will benefit.”

    The event witnessed talk shows, dancing competition and other forms of entertainment.

    Onyedika Nwankwo, 300-Level Geography, said: “This event is for the freshers to know themselves very well and to learn from the older students about the norms of university life.”

     

  • Association welcomes freshers

    Association welcomes freshers

    Educational Management Students’ Association (EMSA),  University of Ibadan (UI) chpater, has held orientation for freshers. The event was aimed at guiding new students of the department to achieve career success.

    In his address, the Head of Department, Dr Femi Akinwumi, urged the new students to concentrate on their studies and shun all forms of social vices that may hinder their academic excellence.

    A lecturer, Dr Ismail Raji, taught the freshers how to calculate their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

    Dr Ademola Atanda and Dr Abiodun-Oyebamiji spoke on the department’s dress code, urging the students to wear sky blue on black trousers.

    Three first class students, Ajoke Asaolu, 400-Level, Ademola Adbulbasit, 300-Level and Carine Okeh, 200-Level of the department were awarded prizes to encourage fresh students to study hard.

    The Staff Adviser, Dr Jerome Isuku, charged the new students to always seek advice and approach lecturers of the department assistance.

    One of the award recipients, Ajoke, thanked the department for recognising her academic excellence, saying it would motivate her to remain focused in her academics.

    President of the department, Hammed Hamzat, thanked lecturers at the orientation exercise for finding time to educate the fresh students despite their busy schedule.

  • Show right attitude to studies, VC tells freshers

    Show right attitude to studies, VC tells freshers

    No fewer than 3,600 freshers took matriculation oath at the Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State.

    The figure was calculated to be 20 per cent of applicants, who applied for admission in the institution.

    Vice-Chancellor Prof Femi Mimiko, represented by his deputy, Prof Rotimi Ajayi, congratulated the students and urged them to have the right attitude towards their studies to achieve academic success.

    He said: “I sincerely advise you to guide your admission jealously and avoid anything that may rob you of this golden privilege to study in the university. Your sole purpose of coming to the university is to achieve academic laurels and build your character so that you may become a more responsible citizen and be maximally useful to the society. Achieving this and coming out in flying colours start by having the right attitude to your studies from the beginning.”

    Prof Mimiko advised the students to shun social vices that might deprive them of their admission, adding that the university had zero tolerance for such practices.

    One of the students, Akinrolayo Olushola, Public Administration Department, expressed joy for his admission, promising to work hard to achieve academic excellence.

    The matriculation oath was administered by the Registrar, Mr Bamidele Olotu.

  • Union welcomes freshers

    The Students’ Union Government of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has held orientation for freshers at the Adebola Adegunwa Hall of the institution.

    In his address, the union president, Olusegun Ifade , praised the new students for turning out early for the programme, warning them to be security conscious.

    Dr Yomi Akindele-Oscar, Director of the university’s Counselling Centre, charged the new students to use the union as a tool to get their voices heard.

    Another speaker, Dr Omoniyi, encouraged the new students to be worthy ambassadors of the school wherever they find themselves.

    The Students Affairs Officer, Mr Thomas, who was represented by Mr Abiodun Ajayi, spoke on the roles of the various management staff of the university.

    The event also witnessed exciting sessions anchored by MC Aboki, musical performances and award of prizes to winners of the quiz competition.