UNILORIN reiterates zero tolerance for social vices

The management of the University of Ilorin has reiterated its zero tolerance for all forms of antisocial behaviours.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, stated this penultimate Friday (April 19, 2024) while speaking at the maiden matriculation ceremony of students of the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL).

Prof. Egbewole warned the new students to be wary of the fact that the University has zero tolerance for frivolities, indiscipline, and academic fraud as he urged them to imbibe the UNILORIN spirit.

The Vice Chancellor, who spoke through the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Suleiman Funsho Ambali, encouraged the new students to use the opportunity of their admission judiciously.

While encouraging the students to embrace diversity as they engage with their peers, Professors, and other staff members of the University in meaningful ways, the Vice Chancellor explained that the University prides itself as Better By Far through the fostering of a supportive and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of backgrounds, cultures or beliefs.

He reminded them that they are now part of a diverse and vibrant community of scholars that values innovation and collaboration, stating that this spirit has made the University stand out among its peers on the continent.

The Vice Chancellor, however, said that the management of the University would continue to support the CODL in realising its mandates. He noted that “the centre, established two years ago, is now beginning to fulfill its mandate of making university education available to all through the open and distance learning programme. We are proud of this stride.”

In an interview with the UNILORIN BULLETIN, the Director of the Centre, Prof. Oyeronke Ogunlade, revealed that a total of 105 students were matriculated.

Prof. Ogunlade explained that the CODL programme offers students a dual opportunity to enroll in one of the world’s top universities while managing their work or other private ventures without interference.