Rector, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Dr. Shehu Umar on Friday warmed the newly admitted students of the Polytechnic against cultism and examination malpractice.
By John Efosa
Rector, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Dr. Shehu Umar on Friday warmed the newly admitted students of the Polytechnic against cultism and examination malpractice.
Umar, gave the warning during the institution’s 40th matriculation ceremony saying the Polytechnic has zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractice and other social vices.
“Avoid cult groups or society. Cultism is of no benefit to you as the school management would not hesitate to expel any student found wanting in this regard.
“Abhor cheating and other acts of misconduct during examination, if you are caught breaching examination rules, the consequence is rustication or expulsion from the school,” he warned.
The Rector said a total of 11, 250 students were admitted into the Polytechnic in the 2021/2022 Academic Session with Ordinary National Diploma (OND) 7,820 while Higher National Diploma (HND) 3,430.
He said the Polytechnic has attained very high Academic standard being adjudged one of the best in the country, adding that management is not taking this attainment for granted.
Umar disclosed that the management has established a 60 seating capacity E-learning Centre to complement other e-learning Centres on campus.
He also said the institution has completed a Lecture Hall for the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and a 40 room Hostel for the students.
According to the rector, the polytechnic had concluded plans to enrich the Academic Programmes in the School of Information and Communication Technology, Engineering Technology and Business Administration.
Umar, therefore, urged the students to make the best use of the available facilities in the polytechnic in order for them to become well-grounded and employable after graduation.
“Management intends to sustain the high Academic standards for which Auchi Polytechnic is known.
“To ensure that we remain at the top, management is committed to provide facilities and infrastructures that will make the learning environment conductive for staff and students.
“As you settle down for studies in the polytechnic, I wish you all the best and success in your academic and professional sojourn,” he said.
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