Ebonyi State University Bans Post-Examination Celebration by Final-Year Students

Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has announced an immediate ban on post-examination celebrations by final-year students on and around its campuses. This comes after recent festivities by students allegedly led to disruptions, including the blockage of the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway.

The ban, which was conveyed in a statement signed by the university's Registrar, Jeremiah Nwamgbo, outlines the institution's concerns about the "unwarranted" celebrations. According to the statement, these celebrations pose security risks and interfere with the university's academic environment. The Vice-Chancellor has, therefore, placed a total ban on post-examination festivities to maintain order within and around the university grounds.

“Punishment for any breach of this ban shall, among other measures, include the cancellation of all examinations taken by the celebrating students and possible arrests,” the statement warned. Heads of departments, deans, and the Students Union Government (SUG) president have been advised to inform and encourage students to comply with the directive.

Additionally, the chief security officers at the university's various campuses—including the College of Agricultural Sciences, Presco, and Ishieke annexes—are instructed to enforce the ban strictly.

This development follows an incident where final-year students reportedly celebrated their last exams with such vigor that it resulted in a gridlock on the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, causing inconvenience to the public. The university's management expressed a firm commitment to upholding this ban to prevent similar occurrences in the future.