Provost tasks new students on peaceful coexistence

Provost tasks new students on peaceful coexistence
By Awayi Kuje
Peace
AKwanga (Nasarawa State), Jan. 29, 2019 (NAN) Dr Rebecca Umaru, the Provost, College of Education, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, has called on the newly matriculated students of the institution to imbibe the spirit of friendship, peaceful coexistence, industry and excellence in their endeavours.
Umaru made the call on Tuesday in Akwanga during the matriculation ceremony of 4200 new students for 2018/2019 academic session.
She urged the students to study hard in order to excel in their academic pursuit.
“It is necessary to advise you at this juncture; therefore, when you are in doubt of any academic regulations, you must endeavour to seek clarification from the relevant head of department or lecturers.
“This is to help you to avoid costly mistakes that may affect your academic activities or graduation, however, information is power, therefore, make sure always get the right information at the right time,” Umaru said.
She enjoined the new and old students to protect and guard their hostel facilities jealously in their interest and for the overall development of the college.
“Any person or group of persons that causes light out either in the entire hostel or room shall be responsible for the restoration of such light.
“Illegal connection is not therefore allowed because it may cause fire outbreak or outage.
“Use water facilities effectively and report promptly any broken pipes or taps for repairs. We should therefore protect and guard them carefully,” Umaru said.
The provost also advised the students not to harbour any illegal students or friends in their rooms.
She said that the school authority will expel any culprit from the hostel if found guilty.
She advised the students to read their student hand book thoroughly in order to be well guided.
“Disobeying the school rules breeds anarchy in the society and since laws are made to protect us we must obey them.
“Beware of detractors and directionless students who do not know why they are here. They will mislead you into disobeying the College rules,” Umaru said.
She said the college authority will continue to do its best to provide conducive learning environment for all students both in classes and hostels.
She said sporting activities will also be provided for the students’ recreation, “`we hope you will make the best use of them”.
Some of the students told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the matriculation ceremony that they would adhere strictly to the rules and regulations of the institution. (NAN)
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Edited by Celine-Damilola Oyewole/Muhammad Suleiman Tola