The Taraba State University (TSU) on Wednesday matriculated 3,914 students for the 2018/2019 academic session of the institution.
The ASUU chapter of the University embarked on an indefinite strike two months ago to press their demands including earned allowance, inclusion in the pension scheme, building of a perimeter fence, among others, called off the strike last Friday.
Prof. Vincent Ado Tenabe, Vice Chancellor of the institution, told the newly admitted students to keep to the rules and regulations of the institution.
He said they should consider themselves lucky to have gained admission to the university because out of many candidates that applied, only a little over three thousand of them were admitted.
“You should therefore, consider the admission as a special privilege. The matriculation oath which has just been conducted today is a ceremony that formally initiates you into the body of university community.
“By this process, you have been formally accepted into Taraba state university rules and regulations,” Tenabe stated.
He advised them to shun examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, indecent dressing and all forms of anti-social behaviour. He also assured them that the institution had experienced and dedicated lecturers and supporting staff to train them to achieve their future career ambitions.
“As fresh students, you should note that academic programmes in the university have maximum time frames within which must be completed,” he reminded them.
“A student who could not complete his/her programme of study beyond the maximum period allowed due to poor performance or unacceptable behaviour is compelled by regulation to withdraw from the programme or the university,” he said.
