Shun Drug Abuse, Prostitution, Rector Warns New Students

Benjamin Nworie The Rector of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State, Ogbonnia IbeEnwo has warned the newly matriculated students of the institution to shun vices like forgery, cultism, drug abuse, prostitution, exam malpractices and immoral activities.

Ibe-Enwo, who gave the warning during the 37th matriculation ceremony of the institution, said if anyone is discovered to have obtained admission with fake certificate, his or her admission would be withdrawn.

The polytechnic matriculated 5,476 students in National Diploma and Higher National Diploma.

He congratulated the matriculating students for being among the lucky few who scaled through the various selection processes and urged them to work hard stressing that these vices may mar their sojourn in the institution.

He said available statistics show that the institution had continued to receive large number of applications for admission on a yearly basis because of its academic strides.

“We are urging you all to obey the rules and regulations of the institutions as the management has zero tolerance for any nefarious act and will apply sanctions against offenders.

“I encourage you all to be decent and shun vices like cultism, drug abuse, prostitution, exam malpractices immoral activities and forgery that may mar your sojourn in this institution.