By Chika Nwachukwu
The Provost of the Enugu State College of Education (Technical), Enugu, Dr. Stella C. Ekwueme has urged new students of the institution to shun drugs and cultism as the College maintains a zero tolerance such activities.
Ekwueme gave this advice during the school’s 14th Joint Matriculation where over 500 students were officially admitted into the different programmes of the institution for 2023/2024 academic session.
The College Public Relation Officer, Mrs. Chinwe Ani in a statement explained that the school run in affiliation to the University of Nigeria admitted students for NCE, Degree and PDE (Professional Diploma in Education ).
The provost in her address during the event, also urged the students to disassociate themselves from any involvement in any unwholesome activities that will be injurious to the pursuit of their career.
“The College maintains a zero tolerance to cultism and drug abuse. I earnestly encourage you to contribute your quota in sustaining this zero tolerance by disassociating yourself from any involvement in 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 College management through the help of the State Government has provided every worthwhile opportunity to prepare them for the task of nation building.
Ekwueme maintained the availability of quality and dedicated staff in the College who are always ready not only to enrich them with knowledge, skills and values but also attend to their personal challenges.
The provost also advised the students to respect all rules and regulations guiding the students of the institution.
Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Prof. Romanus Chukwuduruo Ezeokonlwo in his address presented by the Dean, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, Prof. Anaele enjoined the students of the Degree Progamme Unit of the College to be good ambassadors of the University by living up to the highest standard expected of them.
He added that the University management is determined in producing truly educated, civilized and law abiding citizens of the country who will become proud ambassadors of the University.
He earned the new students against involvement in some social vices which may lead to suspension or outright expulsion from the University environment if found guilty.
He encouraged them to give priority to their studies while other interest can follow.
The highlight of the event was oath of allegiance by the newly admitted students.
