The Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Professor Ndukwe Okeudo, has advised newly admitted students of the institution to avoid cultism and forgery of academic documents.
Okeudo, who gave the warning at Uturu during the 43rd matriculation ceremony of ABSU, said that any student found engaging in such acts would be expelled.
He advised the newly admitted 6,512 students to focus on their studies, as the university is poised to produce high-quality graduates who would build a greater nation.
“If at any period in your academic career, it is discovered that any of the credentials you claimed is forged, the University will not hesitate to expel you.
“ABSU has zero tolerance for examination malpractices, use of hard drugs, indecent dressing, sexual harassment and other vices, the culprits will be expelled”, Prof. Okeudo vowed.
He said that there is a good security architecture in and around the school, as the students, staff, and other members of the university community are protected by the Abia State Government’s Operation Crush and other coordinated security arrangements.
Prof. Okeudo further thanked Governor Alex Otti for his efforts to restore the glory of the institution.
In his speech, Governor Alex Otti, who was represented by the Abia State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Professor Uche Eme Uche, said that his administration is committed to upgrading the University to a world-class institution.
