The management of Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State, has banned the sign-out ceremony traditionally held by students after graduation or at the end of each semester.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by F.E. Omagu, the Dean of Student Affairs, and made available to the media in Idah, Kogi State. The statement warned that any attempt by students, groups, or their guests to defy the directive under any guise would attract appropriate disciplinary action. According to the institution, the decision was necessitated by the unruly behaviour often displayed by students and their guests during such celebrations, which it described as unacceptable within the campus and the surrounding polytechnic community.
The statement read, “The ban on the so-called sign-out ceremony by the students, such as signing on the shirts, pouring of water, spraying of money, unruly ride of motorcycle/vehicle, abnormal noise/jubilation and any other activities considered inappropriate within the campus and the area of polytechnic jurisdiction by the management still stands. Any attempt by any student or group of students, and their so-called guests, on any platform to test the management’s will by engaging in such activities and violating the ban shall be met with appropriate sanctions. You are hereby advised to desist from such activities, and go about the remaining part of your programme for the session calmly and peacefully.”
However, the management congratulated the students on the successful completion of their second semester examination, wishing them the best outcome.
