The management of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education Kumbotso in Kano State has warmed students of the institution against cultism as the university has zero tolerance for any unregistered associations.
The institution formally Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso, is Kano State government-owned university of education which the National Universities Commission approved the licensing and upgrading to University of Education on February 14, 2023.
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The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof.Yahaya Bunkure gave the warning while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday.
He warned that the university would not allow students to be members or belong to any unregistered associations in the university as any students found violating the order would be dealt with in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the institution.
“We have our code of Conduct which every student whether males or females must adhere to because we don’t tolerate examination misconduct or any act of misconduct.
“For any students to belong to any club or association, such associations must be duly registered and confirmed with the codes and conducts of the institution,” he said.
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He disclosed that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has given the university a slot of 2,000 students for admission in the 2024/2025 academic session.
He said the figure is higher than that of last year which was 1, 740 students admitted into the university.
He explained that the minimum cut off Kano State marks for admission into the university is 145 marks pointing out it’s not a guarantee that students with 145 marks will get automatic admission as the university will go for students who scored higher marks.
“JAMB has set aside 140 marks as the minimum score for admission into any university in the country. We are the only university in the whole of the country that decided on 145 marks as the minimum score for admission,” he said.
According to him, the university will go for students who scored higher marks especially in subjects areas where there is higher competition.
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On projects, the Vice Chancellor said the institution had awarded a contract worth N370 million for the construction of lecture halls and staff rooms as well as other structures.
He warned students of the university against cultism membership or belonging to any unregistered association as the university has zero tolerance for indiscipline and other immoral acts.
