News Investigators/ The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), says that the university would severely punish any student involved in signing-out activities.
John David, JOSTUM Registrar and Secretary to the Senate, said in a statement on Friday in Makurdi that the decision was in line with the Federal Government’s ban on signing-out activities in tertiary institutions.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the university management had on 15th February banned signing-out activities in the school even before the FG’s directive.
Mr David said that the so-called ‘signing out’ had been found to contradict university culture and values.
The registrar stated that the negative development encouraged students to engage in undignified ritual practices such as scribbling words on their clothes and other disorderly conducts.
According to him, such activities usually lead to noise, excessive partying, and other unsafe behaviours that compromise the dignity of graduates and the reputation of the institution.
“The primary concern of the university administration is to ensure that students graduate with dignity and decorum.
“Unfortunately, the signing-out practices tarnish the dignity of graduation with messy and unsafe practices by the final-year students.
“Going forward all activities relating to signing out are banned on the university campus.
“Students are strictly warned to abide by this directive or face disciplinary measures, including suspension, rustication and withholding of results/certificates.
“Staff and security personnel are directed to enforce full compliance,” he said.
He enjoined parents/guardians not to join their errant children and wards in showcasing immorality on the altar of excitement and fun.
He said the university administration counts on the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring the safety of students and campus security.
The statement further advised students to vacate the hostels immediately after their examinations.
NAN
