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Students warned against writing damaging write-ups about Godfrey Okoye University

“You should resist negative communications during the holidays and damaging write ups about one another and the University.”

• July 7, 2023
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu [Photo Credit; Independent Newspaper Nigeria]

Students of Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu have been warned not to write articles and stories that are damaging to the institution.

The university’s vice-chancellor, Christian Anieke, stated this during the closing session of the 2022-23 academy year of Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI).

“There will be internet facilities in all the hostels; the hostels will be renovated and equipped while results of all the continuing and final year students will be released on August 5,” Mr Anieke said.

The vice-chancellor urged the students to show interest in ICT, coding and shun activities that would put them into trouble. You should resist negative communications during the holidays and damaging write ups about one another and the University,” the VC advised.

Mr Anieke, who announced the names of students who left their hostels without permission, said the affected students would receive their punishment on resumption of the next academic year.

He also mentioned that the university would reopen for the 2023/2024 academic year on October 3, adding that the portal for booking of hostels would open on the first week of September.

Meanwhile, Chidiebere Onyia, the secretary to the state gvernment, has urged the students to use the long vacation to engage in various skills to add value to the society.

Mr Onyia said the Enugu governmenr would reorganise government activities and emphasize e-governance and promote knowledge and skill based human resources.

The SSG also urged them to imbibe the virtues of trustworthiness, respect and team spirit as well as cultivate principles and behaviours that would make them global leaders.

“You should strive to leave a legacy and be mindful of the kind of friends you keep. Your vice-chancellor is tenacious and always insists on achieving positive results and you should realise that you are GO-University students and should ensure you add value to the society,” he advised.

(NAN)

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