UNIABUJA Matriculates 4,186, VC Urges Discipline, Hard Work

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, on Tuesday, advised discipline and hard work during the matriculation of 4,186 students.

Na'Allah who congratulated the students on their admission stated that the university encourages seriousness in academic pursuit but frowns against any form of misconduct. 

“You are expected to combine the pursuit of learning with strict moral rectitude. Failure in any of these expectations will render staying in the university useless, both to you and the nation at large.

“We are intolerant to cultism, anti-social behaviours, all manners of rudeness to staffers and co-students and all undesirable behaviours on the campus of this university.

“You are warned that if you commit any of these atrocities, the university is not going to be sympathetic. In fact, the university will show you the way out.

“We want to make sure that this country and your parents are proud of you and that you are also proud of yourselves,” he addressed. 

The VC also noted that a centre for entrepreneurship, adding that the acquisition of entrepreneurship skills has been made compulsory for students in 200 to 400 levels.

“The Senate has also approved that from 200 level to 400 level, the students of the university must acquire entrepreneurial skills.

“The nation expects you to create wealth, as you are not expected to be a parasite to Nigeria and your parents do not expect you to graduate and continue to depend on them.

“You should know from the beginning that this university is providing you opportunities to acquire entrepreneurial skills, no matter your discipline.

“The university, through the international study centre, has put in place programmes of study abroad, as we intend to develop you to be global citizens.

“In addition to this, we want to give you the opportunity to travel to any part of the world,” he added.

Na'Allah also warmed the news of students against taking part in activities that will affect their academic prospects.