UNIVERSITY OF JOS (UNIJOS) SETS TO BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENT STUDENTS, ISSUES NOTICE TO IT’S ALUMNI
The University of Jos says it will not hesitate to withdraw the certificates of Students of the University found wanting in character even when such certificates have already been issued. Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos, Professor Tanko Ishaya insists that such drastic measure would be taken to maintain the global reputation and high standard the University has been known for over the years.
Professor Ishaya disclosed this during the Matriculation and Oath taking ceremony for fresh Undergraduate Students admitted into the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 merged Academic Session held at the University’s Multipurpose Auditorium, Bauchi Road Campus.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Jos has trained many Nigerians and citizens from other countries who are making positive contributions for the benefit of humanity all over the world and therefore, cannot allow any of its Students or Alumni bring the University’s name to disrepute through deviant behaviour. According to him, all graduands from the University are awarded their certificates after they are found worthy in Character and Learning.
Professor Tanko revealed that out of Fifty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty-Three (57,333) applicants who sought for admission into the University, only Eight Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty-Nine (8,469) scaled through the processes and were admitted, adding that the selection process cut across the Thirty-Six (36) States of the Federation and the FCT, including three foreign Students.
The Vice-Chancellor said, although the number of applicants was overwhelming due to the merger of two sets of candidates, the selection process was very transparent which led to the admission of the 8,469 Students. He urged the Students to be serious with their studies and shun cultism, secret societies and other social vices that could terminate their academic career. Professor Ishaya encouraged the Students to rather, join the various approved Campus Associations and participate in Sports activities, and disclosed the Administration’s decision to introduce a Scholarship Scheme for Indigent Students. According to him, full Scholarships will also be awarded to Students who participate and win Gold Medals in the forthcoming Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA) competition which will be hosted by the University in 2024.
Professor Ishaya assured that the University has put all necessities in place to make their studies and stay on campus memorable. While acknowledging the importance of the social media, he however, cautioned the Students to avoid negative publications on the social media, stressing that the University has laid down channels of communication which Students must follow to put their messages across, even when they want to air their grievances.
The Vice-Chancellor promised that the University Administration will do all that is necessary to protect the lives of the Students on campus, and urged them to always be security conscious. Professor Ishaya informed them that the University’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Directorate has deployed technology for all registration processes, therefore Students should beware of scammers who claim to be helping them to register but are only interested defrauding them. He warned that the University will not be held liable for any of such fraudulent transactions since the ICT Directorate has a Help Desk to assist Students who find difficulty with registration.
Administering the Oath on the Matriculating Students, Registrar, University of Jos, Dr. Rejoice James Songden, charged the Students to abide by the laws, statutes and regulations of the University. She said, the Oath taken by the Students is an indication of their acceptance to abide by all laws governing the University and any Student found wanting would be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.
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Abdullahi Abdullahi
Senior Deputy Registrar (Information and Publications)
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