Michael Okpara University Matriculates Over 5000 Students

Last week Friday, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia state  matriculated 5,615 students for various academic programmes, according to the the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Francis Otunta. Prof. Otunta, who said this at the 24th matriculation of the university, noted that the figure covered the university’s quota of 4,300 plus a 30 per cent attrition value decided by the Senate.

He expressed delight that in spite of the closure of some departments in the university by the National Universities Commission, they were able to meet the quota allotted to the institution.

He said that it was also gratifying that the university’s admission process was adjudged as one devoid of racketeering and other unwholesome practices.

The vice chancellor said that the institution was rapidly evolving as a centre of excellence, where training, research and community service were pursued to achieve national development goals.

He urged the new students to abide by the rules and guidelines spelt by the university to promote orderly conduct and peaceful co-existence within the community.

He said that although the university provided a lot of freedom, the students were presumed to be adults capable of self-control and ability to take decisions independently.

“Shun cultism, our university has no space, no place and no tolerance for cultists in its entirety,” he warned.

He also warned against indecent dressing by students, saying that measures have been initiated to enforce the institution’s dress code.

Otunta said that the university was also taking steps to check prostitution among the female students, tagged.