RSU Matriculates 9,035: Vice Chancellor Urges New Students to Shun Social Vices During Ceremony
He reiterated the consequences of engaging in illegal activities on campus, stating that any student found guilty would face outright rustication. Additionally, he encouraged students to participate in registered and acceptable clubs on campus to engage in extra-curricular activities.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, has cautioned newly admitted undergraduates against engaging in social vices such as cultism and examination malpractices. Speaking at the 42nd matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session, Prof. Okogbule emphasized the university's zero-tolerance policy towards anti-social activities and behaviors.
A total of 9,035 candidates were formally admitted, with the Vice Chancellor providing a breakdown of new students across various faculties. Prof. Okogbule highlighted the importance of hard work and unwavering focus on academic assignments for success in the university environment.
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He reiterated the consequences of engaging in illegal activities on campus, stating that any student found guilty would face outright rustication. Additionally, he encouraged students to participate in registered and acceptable clubs on campus to engage in extra-curricular activities.
The Vice Chancellor also outlined the university's policy of recognizing academic excellence by declaring University Scholars for those with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.00. Such students will receive financial support and preferential treatment for employment opportunities upon graduation.
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Prof. Okogbule urged freshmen to take advantage of the university's conducive academic environment and infrastructural development, emphasizing the importance of striving for academic excellence from the onset of their academic journey.
