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Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Dr. Chioma Awuzie has pledged to uphold high standards of behavior among staff and students of the institution.
She also promised to enforce strict measures against malpractice, as well ensure funds were utilized efficiently and in accordance with due process.
Awuzie made the pledge on Tuesday at her inauguration as the substantive Rector, a ceremony held at the Convocation Arena of the institution.
She frowned over public display of wealth and vehicles on campus, warned that emerging trend of cash spraying during graduations and other ceremonies had been prohibited.
“While students are free to celebrate their successful completion of final examinations in a stylish and organized manner, public throwing of cash, display of money bouquets, and similar displays will no longer be allowed.
“We will Establish a committee to regulate the public display of wealth and vehicles on campus. Students who own and use cars will be encouraged to park responsibly and maintain decorum,” she stressed.
Outlining her 12-points agenda for transforming the Polytechnic into a hub of technological creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and global competitiveness, the Rector stressed the need for collaboration and teamwork
She identified the key areas to include human resource development, academic reinvention, students’ and staff welfare, discipline, and infrastructural development, among others.
She further reiterated her resolve to vigorously pursue the vision of the institution’s founding fathers, noting that such step would only be possible with unity of purpose and support of stakeholders.
Awuzie, by her appointment would be the second female to hold the position in the Polytechnic, first female rector to be appointed from within the institution.
The event attracted past and present heads of the institution, traditional and religious leaders, politicians, heads of industries, students and other dignitaries.
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