Udom Emmanuel, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, has once again warned university students against cultism and other social vices that could jeopardise their academic careers.
The governor issued the warning on Thursday during the commissioning of Ibom Metropolitan Polytechnic’s Petroleum Oil and Gas Automation Training Laboratory, which was part of the institution’s matriculation ceremony.
Remember that in 2020, Governor Emmanuel signed an Executive Order outlawing cultism and other violent behaviours in the state.
The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, urged students to concentrate on their studies because they will be among those who will provide manpower for the state’s industries.
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“Graduates from this polytechnic will be among those who will provide manpower for industries in the state,” he said. “There is therefore every need for you to study hard, shun cultism, and other social vices capable of jeopardising your academic pursuit in the institution.”
On his part, the polytechnic’s Rector, Engr. Nnamonso Akpabio, charged the students to conduct themselves well and make good use of the opportunities provided by the institution, reiterating that cultism, examination malpractice, indecent dressing, stealing, and insubordination will not be tolerated by the Academic Board and Management under his watch.
