The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has matriculated 8,000 students into 76 academic programmes across 12 faculties of the institution for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Speaking at the ceremony on Thursday in Lafia, Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of the university, reiterated the institution’s stance against all forms of misconduct.
The vice-chancellor, represented by Prof. Alemchi Chuku, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic Affairs, added that the institution had zero tolerance for any form of misconduct and would severely sanction unpleasant behaviours.
He charged the students to respect each other as well as the teaching and non-teaching staff of the university to make their stay fruitful and productive.
Abdul-Rahman urged the students to be modest and decent in their dressing, approach to issues and adhere strictly to the rules enshrined in the University’s handbook.
“We do not permit the activities of antisocial groups; in particular, anyone caught indulging in cult group activities will be summarily expelled from the institution.
“If you belong to any cult group before seeking admission here, present yourself voluntarily for counseling and rehabilitation to be reintegrated into society.
“Do not succumb to threats from anybody or persons to join any antisocial group, and do yourself good by reporting such threats to the university’s authority for prompt action,” the vice-chancellor added.
Abdul-Rahman further said that students should dress decently as undue exposure of body parts that had the potential of infuriating the sensibilities of others would be sanctioned.
He directed security personnel at the institution to arrest those who dress indecently for necessary sanction.
The vice-chancellor also advised lecturers to prevent those who dressed improperly from entering their offices and lecture halls.
Abdul-Rahman urged the parents and guardians to partner with the university to enable it to model their children in character and learning in line with its vision and mission.
He assured that measures had been put in place to ensure the safety of students on the two campuses and its environs.
The vice-chancellor, therefore, urged the students to report any suspicious persons, movements or activities to the authorities for prompt action.
