By Faith Iboyi
The Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro, Prof. Oboreh Jacob Snapps has charged matriculating students of the university on self discipline and diligence to studies.
He gave this charge on Friday while deepening the students knowledge on education during the 4th matriculation ceremony at the university ceremony centre.
Speaking further, Prof. Oboreh professed that “matriculation is an ancient academic tradition that confers membership of tertiary institution and grant students opportunities to participate in the activities of the university after graduation and also access it’s facilities which includes library, workshop among others”; that matriculation is an age long landmark in academy”, he added.
Emphasising on the effect of self discipline, the VC urged students to dedicate their minds to their studies, articulate self discipline as watchword, shun cultism and deviate from any form of examination malpractice.
Highlighting the vision of the institution, the Vice Chancellor stated that management is working towards challenging the status quo of technology and produce bright minds for technological innovations.
Prof Oboreh, speaking further, said that the Delta State University of Science and Technology Ozoro has identified with the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff.F.Oborevwori’s MORE agenda as a holistic roadmap for the advancement of Delta State, while expressing Management’s overwhelming solidarity with him as a mark of endorsement of his vision encapsulated in the agenda.
He also acknowledged the effort of Commissioner of Higher Education, Prof Nyerhovwo Tonukhari, Chairman of Governing Council, Amb. Augustine Echejile, Management, Staff and Students of the institution for their monumental support for the development of the institution.
Present during the matriculation ceremony are the Registrar of the University, Mrs Stella Muoboghare, who administered the matriculation oath on the students, Admissions Officer – Mr Lucky Idigun, Head of Senate – Oghenekaro Edevwie, Deans, Heads of Departments and Parents of matriculating students amongst others.
