The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, welcomed the newly admitted students on behalf of the university’s Governing Council, Senate, and staff, encouraging them to take their academics seriously.
He stated, “Today marks a significant milestone in the life of every matriculant; it is a transition into a new phase filled with opportunity, discovery and growth, a day you join a diverse academic family deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence.”
“Matriculation is not just a ceremonial rite; it is a symbol of commitment, as you pledge to uphold the academic and ethical standards of this institution and strive for excellence in all your endeavours and ours to guiding, nurturing and supporting you to achieve this.”
“Our motto at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, is ‘Knowledge and Humanism’—while we believe in the pursuit of academic excellence, we also believe that education goes beyond the acquisition of knowledge; it is about building character, learning responsibility, and developing a sense of service to society.”
The total number of undergraduate students matriculating for the 2024/2025 academic year stands at 5,297, and this includes those admitted into the newly accredited Faculty of Law.
Umar mentioned, “Since the conversion of the university to a conventional one and the introduction of new programmes there has been an obvious rise in the volume of admissions into the various programmes including Law, Nursing, Political Science, Sociology.”
“We are dedicated to providing a conducive environment for learning and research, I urge you to make use of the facilities at your disposal, attend lectures at all times, involve yourselves in extracurricular activities make friends that will last a lifetime.”
The Vice Chancellor stressed that practices such as cultism, cheating during exams, improper dressing, and any forms of violence or fraudulent activity are completely banned.
“The university has zero tolerance for misconduct and any student found guilty of violating our rules will face disciplinary action, including possible expulsion.”
“I therefore advise you to stay away from distractions and deviations that may derail you form achieving your dreams but abide by the rules and regulations that have been set to guide your stay here,” he said.
He extended his appreciation to the parents and guardians for “entrusting their wards to us. I assure you that we will do our best to mold them into responsible, knowledgeable, and ethical members of society.”
