EKSU VC Warns Fresh Sandwich Students Against Breach of Matriculation Oath

The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Professor Babatola Ayodele, has warned newly admitted sandwich degree students for the 2025 contact session to strictly adhere to their matriculation oath or risk sanctions.

The warning was issued during the hybrid matriculation ceremony held at the Faculty of Social Sciences Twin Hall of the university. The programme also covered students from affiliated institutions, including Adeshina College of Education, Share, Kwara State; College of Education, Iseyin, Oyo State; and Upland College of Education, Ifira/Ipesi Akoko, Ondo State.

Speaking on behalf of the VC, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Professor Williams Adebayo, reminded the matriculants that the matriculation ceremony was not just a formality but a tradition of oath-taking which officially confers on them the status of students of the university.

“The matriculation oath is binding on you, and any student who flouts the university’s rules and regulations will be sanctioned accordingly. We urge you to take your studies seriously, avoid anti-social behaviour and make the best use of the opportunities provided by your parents and the university,” he said.

He added that the sandwich programme was designed to prepare students for the future and nurture them into “enigmas of great repute,” while congratulating them on securing admission into what he described as “one of the most sought-after ivory towers in the country, currently ranked the best state university in Nigeria.”

Provosts of the affiliated colleges also congratulated the students in their separate remarks, urging them to embrace hard work, discipline and excellence.

The Registrar of EKSU, Mr. Ife Oluwole, represented by the Director of Personnel, Mr. Babatunde Awe, administered the matriculation oath on the fresh students after they had been presented by the Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Timothy Akinwamide.

The ceremony was attended by principal officers of the university, the newly admitted sandwich students, and their friends.

Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun, the Deputy Registrar and Head of the Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, who spoke after the event, said the university leadership was determined to maintain discipline among students.

“The university will not tolerate any breach of the matriculation oath. Our Vice Chancellor has made it clear that those who fail to uphold the oath will face appropriate sanctions. EKSU remains committed to producing disciplined, excellent graduates who can compete anywhere in the world,” Dr. Olofinmuagun said.