UNIZIK bans final-year students from organizing final examination signing out ceremonies

The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have banned final-year students from carrying out any form of final examination signing out ceremonies.

Final year students in most institutions are known for having signing out parades after writing their final papers in their final year examination.

In a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Okeke, and released on Tuesday, August 20, the school authorities cited chaos, violence, and disruption of normal university activities as the reasons for the ban which takes immediate effect.

The statement reads

“The university management wishes to inform you that, effective immediately, all forms of orch00estration (‘signing off’) related to final examinations by final-year students are completely and indefinitely banned from the university premises. This decision responds to recurring incidents of chaos, violence, and disruption associated with these events.

“Any student found involved in orchestration (‘signing off’) or related activities risks severe disciplinary measures, including rustication. Any outsiders entering the university premises to support such activities may face arrest and prosecution for disorderly conduct and breach of peace.”

Okeke assured that the University Management remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for academic pursuits and will not tolerate actions undermining this commitment.

“We urge all students to focus on their academic responsibilities and report any instances of misconduct or threats to safety to the appropriate authorities,” the statement added.