Abia State University Bans Students from Driving Personal Vehicles on Campus
Abia State University Management Bans Students From Driving Personal Vehicles On Campus
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent development, the management of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) has issued a directive prohibiting students from driving personal vehicles on campus. The announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Onyemachi Ogbulu, in a statement released on Tuesday.
The statement, titled "Abia State University Management Bans Students From Driving Personal Vehicles On Campus," takes immediate effect, according to the school's Registrar, Acho Elendu.
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The university management emphasized concerns about the public display of wealth on campus and aims to curtail such practices among the student body. The statement read, "Management of Abia State University, Uturu has banned the use of personal vehicles by students and flagrant display of wealth on campus."
Moving forward, only staff and accredited visitors will be permitted to drive their vehicles onto the campus premises. Any student found violating this directive will face severe disciplinary action, as outlined in the statement.
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This decision follows a trend in educational institutions across Nigeria, where authorities are taking measures to address the challenges associated with students' usage of personal vehicles on campuses. Similar restrictions have been imposed by other institutions, including the Federal Polytechnic in Nekede, Imo State, and the Federal Polytechnic in Auchi, Edo State.
The ABSU management's move is seen as an effort to create a conducive academic environment and maintain a level playing field among students. The ban on personal vehicles aligns with the university's commitment to ensuring discipline and order within the university community.
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This development has sparked discussions among students and stakeholders, with opinions divided on whether such measures are necessary or if alternative solutions should be explored to address the concerns raised by the university management.
