Olu Samuel

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal university, Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi has said that any student with less than 75 percent class attendance will not be allowed to write any of the examination of the institution.

Professor Akinwumi was speaking on Friday at the 14th matriculation of new intakes into the institution.

“Please note that any student with less than 75% 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.

While warning the students professor Akinwumi said”The University has zero tolerance for such acts, and the penalties are severe.”

According to him,”studentship comes 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.’

For the 2025/2026 Academic Session, a total of 9,097 students were matriculating into the University having successfully met the requirements of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 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” Professor Akinwumi said.

He also advised the students to maintain strict standards on decency as they are required to comply fully with the approved dress code at all times.

He also advised the students to b security conscious at all times, and promptly report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.