The Federal College of Education (FCE), Akoka, has matriculated three hundred and twenty-four (324) students into its Distance Learning Programme for the 2020/2021 academic session, in Yaba, Lagos State.
Speaking at the Matriculation Ceremony held in Lagos, The Provost, Dr Wahab Azeez urged the students to be security conscious in their various locations and centres and imbibe good maintenance culture in order to complement the efforts of the College Management.
The Provost said they should work diligently in order to contribute their quota to the development of the country.
Dr Azeez noted that the students should familiarize themselves with the unique norms and values of the academic environment by exhibiting discipline, loyalty and honest character at all times during their stay in the College.
The Don also advised that the matriculating students should combine both academic and moral excellence throughout their stay in the College, refraining from all acts which are contrary to rules and regulations of the College in order not to jeopardize the realization of their life ambitions.
“You are strongly advised to be security conscious in your various locations and centres and imbibe good maintenance culture in order to complement the efforts of the College Management.
“I appeal to you to reciprocate the good gesture of the College by working diligently in order to contribute your quota to the development of our country.
“As students, you are expected to exhibit discipline, loyalty and honest character at all times during your stay in the College. Energy wasted in pursuit of unlawful gains or destructive union activities is tantamount to misplaced priorities and contribute to lowering of standards of Education.
“It is, therefore, advised that you combine both academic and moral excellence throughout your stay as a student in the College.
“You should refrain from all acts which are contrary to rules and regulations of the College in order not to jeopardize the realization of your life ambitions; these unsavoury acts include examination misconduct, admission fraud, certificate forgery, cultism, fighting, theft, extortion, rape, illicit drug dealings, membership of unlawful societies and so on.
Meanwhile, Dr Wahab charged the students to comply with the COVID-19 precautions and guidelines as spelt out by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) by wearing their face masks, social distancing, washing of hands regularly and or hand sanitizing in order not to contract or spread the COVID-19 virus.
He stated that the College has a Medical Centre they could source for medical attention in terms of emergencies, noting that they should complete their registration and visit the Centre in case of symptoms related to the COVID-19 for prompt attention.
“I want to admonish you to take cognizance of the COVID-19 precautions and guidelines as spelt out by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) by wearing your face masks, social distancing, washing of hands regularly and or hand sanitizing in order not to contract or spread the COVID-19 virus.
“The College has a befitting Medical Centre where you can be attended to in case of any emergencies.
“Ensure you complete your registration and visit the Centre in case you have symptoms related to the COVID-19 for prompt attention by our qualified staff at the Centre.
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