Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI), Enugu, Prof. Christian Anieke, has warned newly admitted students to steer clear of illicit drug use, cultism, stealing, and other social vices.
Prof. Anieke gave the warning during the orientation programme for fresh students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session, held at the university in Enugu.
He stressed that such immoral behaviours had no place in the institution, adding that the university would not tolerate any student involved in them.
“The consumption of such substances is a taboo in this university. We do not want to deal with individuals who engage in such behaviour,” he said.
The vice chancellor noted that drug abuse negatively affects mental health, which is crucial to students’ academic and personal development.
“That is why you cannot take any form of drug on campus. We insist that nothing should disturb your mental health. So, if you took drugs in the past while in secondary school, come to me for confession so that we can help you,” he advised.
Prof. Anieke also reiterated that GOUNI has zero tolerance for cultism, warning that it destroys students’ academic performance and the reputation of any institution that harbours it.
He cautioned that the university management would deal decisively with anyone found recruiting or encouraging others to join cult groups on campus.
The vice chancellor further warned students against taking or posting nude pictures online, stressing that such acts could be used against them in the future.
He also cautioned against theft in hostels, saying that persistent cases of stealing without identifying the culprit could compel the university to install surveillance cameras in hostels and rooms.
Speaking at the event, the university’s Registrar, Dr. Peace Ike, urged the students to always report any issue affecting them to the appropriate authorities for prompt action.
She reminded them that a minimum of 75 per cent lecture attendance was required to qualify for examinations and warned that the university maintains zero tolerance for examination malpractice.
Dr. Ike encouraged the students to be diligent and focused in their studies to achieve success in their academic pursuits.
