IBADAN POLYTECHNIC RECTOR URGES STUDENT UNION TO DO AWAY WITH BAD CONDUCT
The Rector noted that it is imperative to note that Students’ Union is not a vehicle for intimidating members of the public and fellow students, adding that under no circumstances must student leaders take laws Into their hands in the guise of “ALUTA”.
Hear him, “Every member of the Student’s Union Executive and the Senate had signed a matriculation oath which must be abided with, you are therefore subject to the authority of the Management and Board of Studies.
Penpushing further reports that Adebiyi urged the Students Union Government( SUG) to also ensure that their academic programme does not suffer at the expense of engaging in Union activities, assuring the Students Union Executives that the management would always welcome constructive contributions to growth and development of the institution as partners in progress, but will not condone any act of lawlessness, gangsterism or dictation on the part of the students’ leaders.
The Rector however thanked the State Government led by Governor Seyi Makinde for his tremendous assistance to the institution and promised the loyalty of members of staff as well as their devotion to duty.
Penpushing also reports that, earlier in his speech, the newly elected President of the Students’ Union, Blessing Fadare vowed to mobilize the students to support the management efforts towards uplifting the institution, and promised a peaceful administration based on constructive approach to issues.