KWASU to Sanction Fresh Students for Tarnishing Institution’s Image on Social Media
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in Moro Local Government Area, has announced plans to discipline some fresh students for allegedly tarnishing the institution’s reputation on social media.
In a statement issued to the student body, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, expressed disappointment over viral videos of students wearing KWASU matriculation gowns while portraying the university negatively.
“You will all have seen the videos of some students portraying your institution in a bad light. The students were wearing Kwara State University’s matriculation gowns and depicting themselves as unworthy to be students of an institution of higher learning,” the Vice Chancellor’s letter stated.
Prof. Jimoh condemned the act, noting that it undermines the efforts of lecturers working tirelessly to groom students into respectable individuals. He urged students to uphold the university’s integrity, emphasizing that its name and reputation are tied to their future.
“The integrity of Kwara State University is ours to protect. It is our collective responsibility to uphold this university, as her name will always be a part of our history,” he stated.
Prof. Jimoh also reiterated the university’s commitment to excellence and announced that the students involved in the videos had been identified and would face disciplinary action as a deterrent to others. He encouraged all students to be law-abiding and focused on becoming their best selves.
“KWASU belongs to you, KWASU belongs to me, KWASU belongs to all of us. We must protect her name and image,” he said, adding that thousands of KWASU graduates worldwide are excelling in various fields, reinforcing the university’s reputation for producing excellent individuals.
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