The University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, has said it will retrieve the certificates of its alumni found wanting in character even after issuance.
The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, said the drastic measure was to sustain the global reputation and high standard the university has been known for over the years.
He announced this during the matriculation and oath-taking ceremony for fresh undergraduate students admitted into the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 merged academic session held at the university’s multipurpose auditorium, Bauchi Road Campus.
According to the University don, the institution has trained many Nigerians and citizens from other countries, who are making positive contributions for the benefit of humanity globally and, therefore, cannot allow any of its students or alumni bring the university’s name to disrepute through deviant behaviour.
He said graduands from the university are awarded their certificates after they are found worthy in character and learning.
Tanko disclosed that out of 57,333 applicants, who sought for admission into the university, 8,469 scaled through the processes and were admitted, adding that the selection process cut across the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT, including three foreign students.
He said although the number of applicants was overwhelming due to the merger of two sets of candidates, the selection process was very transparent, which led to the admission of the 8,469 students. He urged the students to be serious with their studies and shun cultism, secret societies and other social vices that could terminate their academic career.
He rather encouraged the students to rather join the various approved campus associations and participate in sports activities.