AAU Matriculates Over 5,000 Students

-----charge students not to  join those demarketing  the school.

By Editor

Oct 11, 2023

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma on Tuesday matriculated no fewer than 5,187 students for the 2022/2023 academic session.

Dailymonitorngr reports that this was the 40th Matriculation of the Edo State owned university.

The matriculants cut across the  63 programmes of the institution.

Speaking at the matriculation ceremony, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin, enjoined the new students not to join those saying or writing negative things to demarket  the school.

Adagbonyin, also urged the students to eschew things that will bring trouble or bring shame to them, their family and the school.

"This is where you have, on your own freewill, chosen to come and take a degree. Do not demarket it as you will only be undoing yourself. Be a worthy ambassador at all times.

"As you celebrate your studentship, my admonition to you is to be individualistic in your approach to your studies. As the saying goes: “Those that walk, walk with many, those that run, run with few but those that fly, fly alone", he said.

Professor Adagbonyin disclosed that the university admitted only the best into its 63 programmes because in strict adherence to the admission quota set by JAMB.

While enjoining the students to approach their studies with all dedication and commitment, he stated that the school management will continue to expect that all admitted students meet their obligations  in accordance with the laid down rules guiding studentship at the University.

"The management is ever ready to create a conducive atmosphere for learning and other recognised activities. To that extent, every student should be focused, disciplined and obedient to University rules and regulations.

"You must handle your academic work with all seriousness. Your degree would be awarded to you based on sound character and learning.

"I advise you to always make your Student Information Handbook your companion and always contact the ICT Directorate of the University and the University website for authentic information and guidance,”he added.

On security, the Acting Vice Chancellor, charged  the students to be more vigilant to happenings around them, assuring that the management will always endeavour to provide the needed security to ensure the safety of lives and properties.