Osun varsity bars improperly-dressed students from lectures

The management of the University of Ilesa, Osun State, has directed its staff to bar improperly dressed students from attending lectures or accessing offices within the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, announced this during the second matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session, held on Wednesday on the university campus in Ilesa.

Addressing the newly admitted students, Asaolu emphasised the importance of discipline and proper conduct both on and off campus.

He warned that the university would not issue certificates to students found lacking in character and learning.

He further noted that indecent dressing, such as attire exposing sensitive body parts, would not be tolerated, as it could offend the sensibilities of others.

“Members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching, have been authorised to deny improperly dressed students access to their offices and lectures,”  the VC said.

Asaolu stressed that the university had empowered its security personnel and the Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance and Servicom to enforce these rules, including arresting offenders for appropriate sanctions.

“For easy identification, all students of the university are required to display their identity cards either around their necks or in their chest pockets while within the university premises. This will help avoid any embarrassment from security personnel at the university’s entrance,” he stated.

The vice-chancellor cautioned students against engaging in cultism, bullying, hooliganism, harassment, or any form of indiscipline, warning that such actions would attract severe penalties.

“If any of you already belongs to an outlawed group, this is your chance to renounce it and present yourself to the university for counselling and rehabilitation.

“Similarly, if you face any threats or pressure to join unregistered or anti-social groups, report such individuals or groups to the university’s security unit or the Director of Student Affairs immediately,” Asaolu advised.