The Osun State University, Osogbo, on Thursday formally inducted 3,671 out of the 10,000 candidates who applied for the 2020/2021 academic session, with a directive to the new intakes to plant a tree each to mark the commencement of their academic journey.
The directive was given to the students during the matriculation ceremony held simultaneously in the six colleges of the university.
Addressing the new students at the Osogbo main campus of the university, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof ‘Labo Popoola, said after planting the trees, the students must nurture them till they exit the institution.
The VC, who was represented by the Provost, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Prof Amos Popoola, said the university had zero tolerance for vices and would not hesitate to dismiss any student found wanting.
He said, “As a student of this institution, you are expected to plant a tree to mark your entrance into our community. You must nurture the seedling till you exit the institution. Very soon, our horticulturist will reach out to you with the details of the activity. Please give them the fullest cooperation possible.
“It is worthy of note to inform you that out of over 10,000 candidates who applied to this university, only 4,757 candidates were given admission and only 3,671 candidates are lucky to sail through to be matriculating today.
“I implore you to stay away completely from any act of drug abuse, cultism and the likes, because the university has zero tolerance for these vices. If you are caught, the university will not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions, which may include summary dismissal.”
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