• Matriculates 200 In Imo

Authorities of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have rusticated 50 students of the institution for various offences ranging from examinations malpractices to acts inimical to the academic standard of learning and research in the institution, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, has said.

Represented by a senior official in counseling unit of the Owerri Centre of the institution, Dr. Theresa Ettu, during the 9th matriculation ceremony of over 200 students held at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, near Owerri, Imo State recently, the VC said the senate in its last sitting approved the rustication, noting that it would serve as deterrent to others who indulge in such acts.

In her speech, Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Dr. Celestina Njoku, represented by a Deputy Registrar, Ever Nwosu, said the institution was glad to accommodate NOUN. He urged the new students to abide by the regulations of NOUN and the host institution.