FUK warns 3,849 matriculating students against cultism, other vices
By Chima Azubuike
The Vice Chancellor Federal University Kashere Gombe Professor Umaru Pate, has warned no fewer than 3,849 students to steer clear from cultism and other anti-social behaviours.
He gave this stern warning on Thursday at the 13th matriculation ceremony of the institution in Kashere, Pindiga Emirate, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Pate disclosed that all candidates have successfully completed their registration and documentation processes with the relevant units of the University.
According to him, “For the 2022/23 admission session, the University has admitted 3,849 representing less than half of the number of applicants that chose FUK as first choice in their UMTE and DE JAMB applications. A breakdown of the number according to Faculties indicates that Agriculture admitted 131. Education 698, Humanities 258; Social Sciences 1058: Management Sciences 428 and Science 1276.”
While assuring the undergraduates of their security, Pate emphasised the need for them to conform with requisites of the law especially the host community’s, noting that except they moved contrary to laid down rules they would be adequately protected.
“Accordingly, I advise you, our matriculating students to be sensitive and respectful to the culture, norms and dignity of the host community and its people. As it is often said, respect begets respect. You should not, under any circumstances, get provoked to take the law into your hands or exhibit anti-social tendencies inimical to good neighbourliness and appropriate behaviour. While the University will always seek to protect and defend your interest: however, be reminded that you will enjoy no such privilege if of any unacceptable conduct in whatever form.
“Don’t involve yourselves in cultism, stay away from drugs and guard against gender based violence or rape. Avoid fake news and be critical in consuming information online and even off-line. Don’t get involved in online scams or what is commonly referred to as the yahoo-yahoo,” Pate added.
