North-Eastern University Matriculates 450, Warns Students on Zero on Rules Violation
By juliet Vincent
The Pro Chancellor of North-Eastern University, (NEU), Gombe, Dr Sani Jauro has said the institution has zero tolerance for violation of its rules.
He urged students to desist acts capable of tarnishing the school and parents’ image.
Jauro, who is the Danlawan of Gombe, made this disclosure Saturday during the third matriculation ceremony for 450 students, and academic honour presentation at the university.
He warned against absenteeism, saying that it would not be tolerated, “Those who violate our rules will serve the punishment. Nothing can stop us from punishing them,” he added.
Explaining further, Jauro added that the idea is to inculcate discipline, saying “we want them to get degree in both character and in learning. For example, if you don’t have 70 per cent attendance for a course you won’t seat for the examination, no matter what you do, we will not allow you seat for the exam, it will reflect in result. Attend classes regularly, do not violate our rules. We want to assure the parents that we will not disappoint them.”
Also, Gombe State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mohammed Gadam, commended the matriculating students, noting that the occasion marked a significant milestone in their academic journey.
He urged them to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lays ahead.
Gadam added, “Concentrate on your studies, work hard, read well, engage in research, and demonstrate integrity, respect and responsibility throughout your stay in the University.
“I also urge you to shun all forms of social vices; drug abuse and all negative tendencies that can mar your future.”
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, represented by Secretary to Government of the State, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, harped on the need for skills acquisition, in order to become employers of labour.
He added, “There are no government jobs now. I know you will be given the needed support to acquire skills. If you want to excel in life come to North-Eastern University.”
Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Yusuph Yahaya, noted that the institution respects its student’s abilities and gives them freedom to pursue their studies with confidence, stressing the need for decorum.
He added, “We have zero-tolerance for any form of indiscipline, or vices. We are at NEU, believe that it is only through this process that our students will become one of the best students in the world.
“The pace of change we witnessed since our inception, has been driven on by three forces: an administrative class that wants to minimise complaints, a subset of academics who actively support the no-nonsense traditions set by our Founders through our Governing Council and a proportion of students who will take the path proffered and obey all the rules set by the institution.
“To our dear parents, I want to categorically state today that education is a team effort between parents, students and teachers,” the Vice Chancellor said.
