Provost of Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu, Dr Stella Ekwueme has urged new students of the institution to shun drugs and cultism, as the College maintains zero tolerance to such activities.
Ekwueme gave this advice during the school’s 14th joint matriculation ceremony where over 500 students were officially admitted into different programmes for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Public Relations Officer of the college, Mrs Chinwe Ani, in a statement, explained that the school is affiliated to the University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN, and it admitted students for NCE, Degree and PDE (Professional Diploma in Education).
The provost in her address urged the students to disassociate themselves from unwholesome activities that will be injurious to the pursuit of their career.
“The college maintains zero tolerance to cultism and drug abuse. I earnestly encourage you to contribute your quota in sustaining this zero tolerance by disassociating yourself from unwholesome activities. This will enable you refrain from all sorts of vices that would be injurious to your career in the college,” she said.
She informed the new students that the management through the help of the state government has provided worthwhile opportunities to prepare them for the task of nation building.
Ekwueme maintained the availability of quality and dedicated staff who are always ready not only to enrich them with knowledge, skills and values, but also attend to their personal challenges.
The provost advised them to respect the rules and regulations guiding students of the institution.
Also speaking, Vice Chancellor of UNN, Professor Chukwuduruo Ezeokonlwo in his address presented by the Dean, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, Professor Anaele, enjoined the students to be good ambassadors of the university by living up to the highest standard expected of them.
He added that the management is determined to produce truly educated, civilised and law abiding citizens of the country who will become proud ambassadors of the university.
He warned the new students against involvement in social vices which may lead to suspension or outright expulsion from the university environment if found guilty.
The vice chancellor encouraged them to give priority to their studies, while other interests can follow.
Highlight of the event was the oath of allegiance by the newly admitted students.
