Vice-Chancellor of UNIOSUN cautions students against criticising the university online.

Osun State University students

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Clement Adebooye, has warned students against using social media to show the institution in a poor light. He cautioned that such actions negatively affect everyone connected to the university.

This message came as the university welcomed 13,000 new students across its various departments.

Speaking at the 19th matriculation ceremony in Osogbo on Thursday, Professor Adebooye stressed that when the university's image is presented badly online, it damages not only the university's standing but also the students' academic and career futures."

According to him, I say a big congratulation to our fresh graduates. Out of about 40,000 candidates who participated in our Post-UTME screening exercise, only a little above 13,000 (30% approximately) of you met the rigorous but transparent criteria that qualify you to be here today as undergraduate.

“But being among the lucky few also comes with responsibility. You must be ready to defend the admission that has been graciously offered to you. Osun State University has zero tolerance for all forms of negative behavior like cultism, exam malpractice, fraud, cybercrime, drug abuse, and all other vices that destroy promising futures. I urge you: do not engage in them. You are here to build a life of value, please do not derail your journey.

“Do not use the social media to demarket your u University. Whenever the image of the University is presented negatively on the social media, you are also being affected negatively. Unexpected things happen everywhere in the world. When you see unexpected things, please report to the university authorities.”

However, he raised concerns about the worsening student accommodation challenges across the campuses, assuring both students and parents that decisive steps are being taken to address the situation.

He said, “We are aware and deeply concerned about the challenge of student accommodation across our campuses. Many of our students have been facing exploitation from private landlords who charge exorbitant rents that place unnecessary financial burdens on families. I want to assure you today that the University is working tirelessly to address this challenge. We will break the excesses of the landlords, in the coming session, by the grace of God.”