The Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Professor Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, has issued a severe warning to students regarding inappropriate behaviour on campus.
The Professor of mass communications cautioned against engaging in prostitution, indecent dressing, hooliganism, behaviour of an erotic nature, consumption of hard drugs and substances, examination malpractice, deviance, and other forms of criminality.
A statement signed personally by the Rector stated that the Management and staff of the Polytechnic stand in loco parentis for the students and would, therefore, not tolerate any behaviour or action that has the capability or the potential to interfere negatively with the wellbeing or future of the students as well as the image of the Polytechnic.
The no-nonsense ace broadcaster revealed that a few students who had engaged in shameful acts of public display of eroticism had already faced sanctions and would be subject to further disciplinary action, as per the matriculation oath.
Ufuophu-Biri, reiterated that the institution’s policies regarding indecent dressing, indecent behaviour, prostitution, gangsterism, and examination malpractice remain in effect, adding that the management would not hesitate to take disciplinary action against any student found in violation of these policies.
He disclosed that Management had banned the consumption of alcohol on campus, and the ban cuts across staff and students. The ban prevents inebriation and disinhibition, which could not tolerate in an academic or any decent setting.
“Management is aware of the alarming and increasing rate of young people consuming addictive substances and hard drugs in society. However, students of the Polytechnic should refrain from following such trends that can harm their mental well-being and potentially ruin their academic journey in the Polytechnic.”
He further revealed that any student suspected of using cannabis or other hard drugs would be apprehended and subjected to a medical examination. If found guilty, disciplinary action would be taken.
