My Administration Will Have Zero Tolerance For Cultism, Indecent Dressing – Prof. Oboreh

— Admonishes Students To Be Diligent In Their Studies

By Kelvin Ohoror

The Vice-Chancellor of the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Professor Jacob Oboreh has warned newly matriculated students of the institution that there will be zero tolerance for cultism and indecent dressing in the school.

Prof. Oboreh made this known during the institution’s first matriculation ceremony at the Event/Convocation Arena, Ozoro Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State.

According to him, “I have instructed the institution security not to allow anyone with dreadlocks or any form of indecent dressing into the academic compound”.

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He also noted that “Matriculation is an ancient academic tradition which confers membership of tertiary institution on would be scholars. The membership gives you the right, even after graduation to participate in the activities of the University Alumni and to access some facilities in the institution”, he stated.

He said “Matriculation offers you opportunity to embark on a unique journey. This unique life experience allows you to exercise freedom but demands that you become responsible in every area of your conduct”.

He also said that for the next 4 to 5 years, matriculating students will be part of the great academic community, noting that the academic community is a community of scholars, lecturers/researchers and students; all of whom have come to learn and create new knowledge”.

He added that the University degree is conferred on students who are found worthy in learning and character, urging students to apply themselves diligently to their studies and make self-discipline their watch word.

He further said that, “You will have enormous opportunities to deepen your education, expand your understanding of society and begin professional training that will launch your future career”.

Prof. Oboreh also stated that the vision of the institution is to challenge the statusquo in technology and produce bright minds prepared for the generation of technology innovations”.

He pointed out that “Our focus is to provide excellent hands -on- skills training for students and improve their capacity to create ground breaking research directed towards solving the socio -economic development problems of our society, Nigeria and the world at large.

He however assured the pioneer students that the University shall continue to place premium on conducive environment needed to undertake teaching and research activities with qualified lecturers recruited.

He reiterated that management and staff of the institution are fully committed to the welfare of students, saying that the institution shall continue to maintain high standards of discipline and commitment to excellence”.

The newly established institution has six faculties, namely; Administration and Management, Agriculture, Computing, Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Sciences, noting the University has 45 departments with 45 programmes duly acredited by the National University Commission, (NUC).