Elizade University Warns 100-Level Students Against Discipline Breaches; May Ban Smartphones

In a firm but fatherly move to reinforce discipline and shared values, the Management of Elizade University has met with a cross-section of its 100-level students in what was described as a family meeting aimed at firmly integrating them into the culture and ethos of the University.

Speaking at the engagement, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Gbenro Oguntunde, expressed concern that some students had begun to violate their matriculation oath, warning that such actions could jeopardise their continued stay in the University.

“As your in loco parentis, it has become absolutely necessary to call you to order and guide you appropriately,” the Vice-Chancellor said, stressing that students must not lose sight of the core purpose of their admission into Elizade University.

Also addressing the students, the Registrar, Omololu Adegbenro, made it clear that university freedom does not translate to indiscipline or misconduct. He reminded the students that the University’s Students’ Handbook remains the binding constitution governing their conduct and behaviour as bona fide members of the Elizade community.

The Registrar issued a strong warning against the abuse of social media and the misuse of smartphones on campus, noting that the University may be compelled to impose a ban on smartphones if students fail to comply with existing rules they voluntarily subscribed to.

The meeting underscored Elizade University’s zero tolerance for indiscipline, while reaffirming Management’s commitment to nurturing responsible, disciplined, and value-driven graduates prepared for leadership in society.