By Felix Oti,Awka
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko,Engr. Dr. Francisca Nwafulugo, has warned the fresh students to desist from any form of thuggery, cultism, examination malpractice and other anti social vices
She stated this during 39th Matriculation Ceremony held during the weekend at the polytechnic auditorium
Speaking during the ceremony, Dr Nwafulugo who formally admitted the students urged them to pursue excellence and seek ways of becoming creative in order to become a person of value.
In her words, “There is need to remind you that your primary assignment here is to study and to successfully graduate in your chosen course of study. It is imperative that you give it your best and the only way to achieve that is by being studious. You have to work hard.
“I’m delighted to welcome all our students who are matriculating today, you may have passed through challenges and difficulties before gaining admission as an undergraduate, I wish to congratulate you for taking a bold step in order to achieve your dreams and today you are officially being inducted into the Federal Polytechnic Oko as an undergraduate.
“There are many things that may distract you and make you lose focus. You must resist them. You have to remain focus to achieve your dreams. Make friends with students that will inspire and motivate you into becoming the best. Avoid thuggery, cultism, examination malpractice and indecent dressing,” said Nwafulugo.
Dr. Nwafulugo implored the students to commit themselves to academic excellence, moral rectitude and good character, adding that the polytechnic is positioned to offer them quality and impactful academic experience.
“Being a polytechnic institution we aim at raising individuals who will not only be brainy but also could be productive with their hands. Maximize the facilities in this institution to turn your potentials into skill that could be valuable and marketable. I encourage you not to give up.”
While welcoming the new students, the Rector however expressed delight over the students for passing through the hurdles of admission process and assured them of condusive environment for teaching and learning.
Some of the matriculants, Miss Jane Ani of Mechanical Engineering and Mr John Akadi Computer Science Department, expressed happiness and promised to be good students of the polytechnic.