Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai IBBUL has matriculated 4,937

students for 2025/2026 academic session with a warning to shun all social vices that could forestall the pursuance of their purpose of being in the university.

The Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman handed down the warning during the 19th matriculation ceremony on Tuesday, administered matriculation oath to the newly admitted students at the main campus in Lapai.

He noted that the University has zero tolerance for cultism, examination malpractice, thuggery, Cyber crimes, drug abuse, cohabitation, indecent dressing and any act of indiscipline that can binder the fulfillment of their dreams, charging them on the strict adherence laid down laws and regulations of the University.

Professor Hadi Suleiman congratulate them for successful JAMB examination that provided  the gateway for their entry into the institution, urging the new students to make use of the available facilities and maintain them for their studies

The Vice Chancellor stressed that various mechanisms for maintaining discipline and high standards of teaching and research have been developed and consolidated to ensure students enjoy excellent studies devoid of any discrimination and harassment.

The visitor and Niger state governor Mohammed Umar Bago represented by the Permanent Secretary ministry of tertiary education Alhaji Sirajo Saidu assured to sustain payment of its scholarship scheme for indigene students to enable them pursue their academic knowledge with ease.

He urged them to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies while advising them to desist from trading their future for temporary distractions like misconduct, cultism, drug abuse, malpractices, among others.

The governor praised the University which he said has grown into a hub of academic excellence where young minds are nurtured to become creative, productive and solution driven individuals in the society.