Igbinedion University: VC urges students to shun cultism

Osaghae congratulated the matriculating students on their selection out of the several thousands that applied for admission in the seven colleges of the university.

The Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Rev. Professor Eghosa Osaghae has directed matriculating students to stay away from cultism and cult-related activities, adding that they should remain morally upright so as not to misuse the opportunity provided for them by the institution.

This was contained in the welcome address he gave at the 17th matriculation ceremony held at the University auditorium.

Osaghae congratulated the matriculating students on their selection out of the several thousands that applied for admission in the seven colleges of the university.

In his speech, he mentioned that the university has zero tolerance for cultism so students should stay away from that and other vices so they can accomplish the goal for which they sought and gained admission into the university.

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He said, "Igbinedion University, as one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has provided opportunities for many students to excel in many areas of life which has continued to make the university stand out in the comity of private universities."

He added that the university has a robust entrepreneurship centre which affords students the opportunity to acquire different skills outside their field of academic pursuit and which further equips its graduates for challenges after graduation.

The vice chancellor also announced that the University has just been approved by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) as a training centre for Medical House Officers-the first private university to gain such recognition in West Africa.