Moses Orshio Adasu University on Wednesday, matriculated 9,101 students into its various faculties and departments, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic calendar.
The 33rd matriculation ceremony, held at the New Convocation Square on the university’s main campus, formally inducted the students into the academic community.
Delivering his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Alabar, highlighted that his administration is anchored on three key pillars: student welfare, staff welfare, and infrastructural development.
He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to creating a conducive, supportive, and enriching learning environment, assuring students of improved welfare and uninterrupted access to essential services such as water and electricity.
“My dear matriculating students, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to this landmark ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. Today symbolizes a step towards realizing your aspirations as students of this great university,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that out of 24,774 applicants, 10,026 candidates were offered admission, while 9,101 successfully completed their registration and were formally matriculated.
Speaking on staff welfare, Prof. Alabar emphasized that improved working conditions, prompt payment of salaries, and faithful implementation of agreements with staff unions remain top priorities. He noted that these align with the administrative focus of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia.
On infrastructure, he stressed that quality facilities are central to achieving academic excellence. He assured that through prudent resource management, sustained government support, and interventions from agencies like TETFund, the university would continue to upgrade its teaching, learning, and research facilities.
Prof. Alabar expressed gratitude to the Governor for the confidence reposed in him, pledging transparent and visionary leadership to justify the trust.
He urged the new students to remain disciplined, focused, and determined in their academic pursuits, while also upholding good character.
“You must strive not only for academic excellence but also for sound character, as both are essential for the award of any degree anywhere in the world,” he advised.
The Vice-Chancellor encouraged active participation in extracurricular activities, including sports, to ensure all-round development. He also advised students to make effective use of university facilities such as the library, clinic, bookshop, counselling and career development centres, and digital platforms.
He, however, warned against misconduct, stressing that the institution maintains zero tolerance for offences such as examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, indecent dressing, and vandalism, all of which attract strict disciplinary measures, including expulsion.
Speaking with The Voice, Hyacinth Fiir, a Radiography and Radiation Sciences student and son of the Deputy Director of News at Radio Benue, Mr. Matthew Lanshima, expressed gratitude to God and thanked his parents for their unwavering support. He pledged to stay committed to his studies, excel academically, and make his family proud.
Mrs. Catherine Agbo, a Psychology student, expressed her excitement about the matriculation. She thanked God for her admission and appreciated her husband for his support.
