New City University has charged its 35 pioneer matriculating students to pursue academic excellence and steer clear of examination malpractice, warning that strict disciplinary measures will be enforced to protect the institution’s standards.
The warning was issued during the university’s matriculation ceremony held at its campus in Ayetoro, where management stressed its commitment to academic integrity and moral discipline.
Speaking at the event, the founder and visitor to the university, Akin Akingbesote, assured students that academic excellence would be rewarded.
He announced that students who graduate with a first-class CGPA, as well as those who qualify as chartered accountants, would have their tuition fees refunded.
Akingbesote added that the university aims to compete with globally recognised institutions such as Harvard University, noting that the school is prepared to invest heavily in quality teaching and research.
Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ralph Akinfeleye, assured the pioneer students of quality education that would prepare them to be relevant in national discourse.
He also revealed that the university plans to expand its student population to about 6,000 and introduce a Faculty of Law, as well as programmes in Chemical Engineering alongside the five approved faculties.
The acting Vice-Chancellor, Joseph Olagunju, said the institution was established to complement existing universities and introduce innovative approaches to teaching, research, and community engagement.
He urged the students to remain focused and uphold the institution’s core values of excellence, integrity, diligence, and responsibility.
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