The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, on Tuesday warned the institution’s newly-admitted students that they have no excuse not to read and make good grades.
Speaking during the matriculation of 3,792 students of the university for the 2022/2023 academic session, Adebowale said they must excel because the university is a place of freedom.
“It is freedom guided by rules, and that is why we must warn you against violating the rules and regulations of the institution to avoid sanctions.
“There are set parameters that must be met before an individual continues as a student after each session,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
Adebowale, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academics, Prof. Aderonke Bayeroju, further warned that a student’s matriculation does not automatically translate into graduation.
“The University of Ibadan has zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractice, bullying, campus prostitution and improper dressing,’’ he said.
“You are expected to find out what the rules are and do your utmost best to keep to the rules and remain on the right side of the law.”
The institution’s Vice-Chancellor noted that University of Ibadan has always provided an enabling environment for talents to be natured, and for dreams to grow and aspirations to become a reality.
“This is a place where ideas are generated to impact society and change the course of history,” he added.
The matriculation lecturer, Mr Michael Mekuleyi who is an entrepreneur, advised the newly-matriculated to shun cyber crime and financial fraud in their quest to attain financial and academic success.
He enjoined them to manage their time judiciously and combine skills with academics so as to stand out in their choice of career.
“It is possible to be successful in the university without engaging in fraud.
“It is also possible to attain academic success without engaging in cyber fraud.
“You must be proactive and be in charge, and not take excuses for yourself also. Always make use of the university library,” Mekuleyi said