The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has matriculated a complete of 4,364 college students to numerous educational programmes of the College for the 2024/2025 session.
The matriculation oath was administered on the brand new college students by Barr Zakariya Jubrin from the establishment’s Division of Regulation at a quick ceremony held on the Yelwa Campus of the College on Friday.
Vice Chancellor of ATBU, Prof Ibrahim Garba on the occasion warned the scholars in opposition to participating in dressing exterior the gown code of the College, vowing that such indecent dressing might be handled in accordance with the principles and rules of the College.
“One key facet of our College tradition is our gown code. I urge you all to look at this code, which is designed to advertise modesty, respect, and professionalism. Your look displays not solely on your self, but in addition on our establishment and its ethical radar, and we anticipate you to take delight in representing ATBU,” he stated.
Prof Garba additionally emphasised that lecturers and different class managers have been empowered to ship any pupil who violates the gown code out of the lecture corridor no matter their standing.
He additionally warned in opposition to involvement in cult associated actions, declaring that such actions remained prohibited within the College.
Garba maintained that anybody discovered belonging to any of such {groups} might be summarily expelled and handed over to the regulation enforcement businesses.
“Moreover, I need to emphasise the significance of avoiding harmful behaviors reminiscent of drug abuse and cultism. These vices haven’t any place in our college, and we is not going to tolerate them.
“Not solely do they pose a risk to your bodily and psychological well being, however in addition they undermine the values of our establishment and the belief that your mother and father and guardians have positioned in us,” he careworn.
The VC inspired the brand new college students to as an alternative dedicate themselves to their research, to discover their passions, and develop their skills.
He additional charged them to encompass themselves with folks of optimistic influences and keep away from unhealthy firm that may lead them astray, remembering that the alternatives they make right now will form their future, “and we wish to see you succeed.”
“As you start your educational journey, I wish to remind you that ATBU isn’t just an establishment however a neighborhood that values excellence, integrity, and duty. We’re dedicated to offering you with a top quality schooling and anticipate you to uphold the very best requirements of behaviour and conduct,” he careworn.
The breakdown of the enrolled college students signifies that the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Know-how has 207 college students; School of Engineering and Engineering Know-how, 854; School of Environmental Know-how, 773; School of Administration Sciences, 370; and School of Science, 835 college students.
Additionally, the School of Know-how Training enrolled 345 college students, School of Veterinary Drugs, 39; School of Computing, 599; SPESSECE, 98 and School of Medical Sciences, 244 new college students.
