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Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU Matriculates / Admits Two Thousand Four Hundred and Three (2,403) Students During the 10th Matriculation Ceremony for 2019/2020 Academic Session.
Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) on Friday, February 21, 2020 held her 10th Matriculation exercise at the University Sports Ground, Main Campus, Ikot Akpaden. The grand occasion was graced by parents, guardians and well-wishers, who trooped out in their numbers to support the newly admitted students.The Vice-Chancellor, PROFESSOR ENO JAMES IBANGA, FNIP, disclosed that 2,403 students were been matriculated for the 2019/2020 academic session.
He stated that a total of 2,403 candidates were offered provisional admission, out of which 2,190 were duly registered and cleared for Matriculation.
Recall that 2,305 students were admitted for the 2018/2019 academic session.
Speaking at the occasion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibanga on behalf of Senate also congratulated all the 2019/2020 freshmen for their success at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the screening exercises.
He noted that all matriculating freshmen should be grateful to the Almighty God for His abundant grace and provision. He thanked God, parents and guardians for assisting the students to reach that level while urging the wards not to let their sponsors down.
Prof. Ibanga observed that Matriculation is the formal enrollment or registration of freshmen into the University as it grants the new entrants recognition as bona fide students of the academic community with rights and privileges of studentship.
He however sounded a note of caution that they are expected to behave as cultured members of the academic community and consciously undertake the task of managing their new found freedom in order to actualise their purpose in the University
Speaking further, the Vice-Chancellor informed the freshmen that part of the ceremony required them to subscribe to the Matriculation Oath, through a public but solemn declaration as they were expected to pledge loyalty, willingness to submit to constituted authority, obedience to extant rules and regulations of the University, uphold and promote the noble ideals and values for which Universities are known globally.
He added that they must also sign the Matriculation register and note their registration numbers for identification throughout their period of studentship in the University.
Prof. Ibanga assured the newly admitted students of a conducive learning environment.
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