…Matriculates 9,097
Olayemi Akinwumi, vice-chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), has said that any student with less than 75 percent class attendance would not be allowed to write any examination at the institution.
Akinwumi made the statement on Friday during his last matriculation as the institution’s vice chancellor and the 14th matriculation of new intakes into the university.
He said: “Please note that any student with less than 75percent class attendance shall not be eligible to sit for examinations at the end of each semester. Attendance is not optional; it is mandatory. You must also avoid every form of examination misconduct and malpractice.”
Akinwumi further said that “The university has zero tolerance for such acts, and the penalties are severe.
“Studentship comes with accountability and discipline. You are expected to take your academic work seriously. Similarly, you are advised to stay away from drug abuse and substance use, as these are corrosive habits that destroy lives and futures.”
According to him, “For the 2025/2026 academic session, a total of 9,097 students were matriculated into the university, having successfully met the requirements of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations and the university’s screening exercise.
“This figure reflects not only the competitive nature of our admission process but also our steadfast commitment to merit, quality, and excellence.”
He urged the students to maintain strict standards of decency and comply fully with the approved dress code at all times, adding that they should be security conscious and report promptly suspicious activities to the school authorities.
He equally pointed out that the institution would hold them accountable to the oath they took during their matriculation, adding that their future begins there.
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