The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal College Lokoja, Olayemi Akinwumi, has acknowledged that any scholar with lower than 75 % class attendance is not going to be allowed to take a seat for examinations on the establishment.
Akinwumi made the assertion on Friday through the 14th matriculation ceremony for contemporary college students.
“Please word that any scholar with lower than 75% class attendance shall not be eligible to take a seat for examinations on the finish of every semester. Attendance just isn’t optionally available; it’s obligatory. You will need to additionally keep away from each type of examination misconduct and malpractice,” he stated.
Akinwumi added that the college has zero tolerance for such acts, and the penalties are extreme.
“Studentship comes with accountability and self-discipline. You might be anticipated to take your educational work significantly.
“Equally, you might be suggested to avoid drug abuse and substance use, as these are corrosive habits that destroy lives and futures,” he suggested.
A complete of 9,097 college students had been matriculated for the 2025/2026 session after passing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examinations and the college’s screening course of.
“This determine displays not solely the aggressive nature of our admission course of but additionally our steadfast dedication to advantage, high quality, and excellence,” he stated.
Akinwumi referred to as for full compliance with the accredited costume code and the upkeep of excessive requirements of decency among the many scholar physique.
He additionally suggested college students to be safety acutely aware always, and promptly report suspicious actions to the suitable authorities.