By Tukura Matthew
Federal University Lafia ( FULA) has matriculated about 5,000 students for various first degree programmes of the University.
Addressing the newly admitted students at the Sports arena, permanent site of the University, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Shehu Abdul – Rahman called on the students to always dress decently and have zero tolerance for cult activities.
Professor Abdul-Rahman said ” In this University, we have zero tolerance for any form of misconduct and we do not hesitate to sanction unpleasant behaviors. Be modest and decent in your dressing and approach to issues and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations enshrined in the students handbook…
The University does not permit the activities of any anti-social groups operating on the campus.In particular, membership of cult groups is prohibited and offenders will be summarily expelled “
Professor Abdul-Rahman assured students of adequate security on the two campuses, calling on them to report any suspicious activities to the Dean of Student Affairs, security agents or any staff of the University for necessary action.
He said the University would focus on its core mandate to change Nigeria for good and make the Institution a world class for learning, research and innovation.
Krestnews reports that the University which was established in 2011 by former President Good luck Jonathan’s administration, currently has a College of Medicine, 53 functional departments, across 12 faculties and 14 Resource Centres and Academic Directorates for research
” We are going to achieve this feat as a team” the VC concluded