Provost urges matriculating students to shun cultism, social vices

The Provost, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Dr. Rafiu  Ademola Soyele, has urged the newly matriculating students of College to shun cultism, drug abuse and other social vices.

Dr. Soyele noted that the social vices would mar their sojourn in the institution as the authority does not condone such.

The Provost made this plea at the Matriculation ceremony of the students for the 2024/2025 academic session held Today at the collegege campus in Abeokuta.

He encouraged them to be good ambassadors of their families and the institution, imploring them to be determined, diligent and resilient in the acquisition of their various academic endeavour.

“I encourage you all to shun evil vices like cultism, drug abuse, exam malpractices, and other immoral activities that may mar your sojourn in this great institution. 

"This College is known as the centre of excellence and the most peaceful institution in Ogun state, I can assure that our academic and non-academic staff will deliver optimally in moulding you to be excellent teachers and leaders anywhere you find yourselves."

Soyele stated that they should cultivate the habit of attending lectures regularly and punctually as their requirement for academic excellence.

He added that they should be of good conduct, observe laid down rules and regulations, eschew evil, and shun all associations and groups that would put them on a collision path with the College authority.