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The Vice Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman has charged pioneer students of the Faculty of Law to embrace discipline, innovation and academic excellence.
The Vice Chancellor who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Mohammed Salihu Niworu gave the charge during an orientation ceremony organised for the first set of Law students at the Faculty of Law Main Theatre, describing the event as a historic milestone in the life of the Institution.
According to him, the ceremony marked the formal introduction of the pioneer students to the values, culture, ethics and discipline required in the legal profession, as well as the academic standards of the University.
He urged the students to make wise and judicious use of their years of study to achieve their personal and professional goals, noting that IBB University remains a Centre of intellectual freedom, scholarship and the relentless search for truth.
“You have the opportunity to determine the direction and tempo of your story. While you are here, you must learn new things, acquire knowledge, develop skills and enhance your personal attributes that will prepare you for life after the university,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor cautioned the students against social vices and actions capable of bringing the University into disrepute, advising them to conduct themselves responsibly both on campus and on social media platforms.
He also assured the students of the Management’s commitment to their welfare and academic development, stressing that members of staff were readily available to support them in their quest for knowledge.
Earlier, the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Abdulmumini Bala Ahmed, in his keynote address titled “Building a Tradition of Excellence, Integrity and Professionalism,” described the orientation as a historic moment not only for the University, but also for legal education in Niger State.
Professor Ahmed explained that the establishment of the Faculty of Law was the outcome of years of planning and institutional commitment, adding that the approvals by the National Universities Commission and the Council of Legal Education confirmed the Faculty’s readiness to train competent and ethical lawyers.
He described the pioneer students as foundation stones and torchbearers whose conduct would shape the future reputation of the Faculty.
The Dean outlined key ethical standards expected of the students, including academic honesty, professional dressing, punctuality, respect for authority, decent use of language and zero tolerance for examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse and sexual harassment.
He emphasized that the Faculty’s dress code remains compulsory and non-negotiable, stressing that students must appear in corporate or formal attire within the Faculty premises.
In his welcome address, the Dean of Students Affairs, Professor Abubakar Sadeeq Gudugi, congratulated the students on their admission and urged them to be disciplined, focused and law-abiding ambassadors of the University.
Professor Gudugi advised the students to take full advantage of campus facilities and support services while maintaining cordial relationships with staff and fellow students.
In separate goodwill messages, the representative of the Emir of Lapai, Alhaji Abubakar Magaji, Justice Idris Evuti and Barrister Muhammad Ndayako commended the University Management for establishing the Faculty of Law and expanding access to legal education in the State.
They encouraged the pioneer students to uphold justice, integrity and professionalism, noting that the legal profession requires dedication to ethical conduct and service to humanity.
The orientation ceremony was attended by Principal Officers of the University, academic and non-teaching staff, traditional representatives, members of the legal profession and students, marking the formal commencement of academic activities for the pioneer Law students in the Institution.