By Khalid Idris Doya
Sa'adu Zungur University, Gadau (SAZU), Bauchi has matriculated 4,024 newly admitted students into various degree programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, disclosed this on Wednesday during the 13th matriculation takes place simultaneously at both Gadau and Yuli campuses of the institution
According to her, the 4,024 students were admitted out of 9,378 applicants shortlisted for admission into the University. She added that of the total number of students who have completed registration for the session, 1,434 are females while 2,590 are males.
Prof. Tahir, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Bala Maaji Abdulhamid, warned the new students that the University operates a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of anti-social behaviour.
She listed some of the prohibited acts to include cultism and membership of secret societies, examination malpractice, sexual harassment, drug abuse, indecent dressing, sorting of lecturers, vandalism and truancy.
"Our duty as parents and teachers is not limited to giving you access to knowledge, but also to help in moulding your character so that you become responsible citizens of Nigeria," she said.
She cautioned that the University would not hesitate to apply appropriate disciplinary measures against any student found to be in violation of its rules and regulations.
The Vice-Chancellor further advised the students to be security conscious and promptly report any suspicious movement or persons to security personnel or the Dean, Students Affairs Division.
She explained that the matriculation oath administered to the students signifies their acceptance to abide by the laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations of Sa'adu Zungur University, as well as the rules governing students' conduct as contained in the Students' Handbook.
Prof. Tahir assured the students of the University's readiness to support them academically and socially, noting that facilities provided by the University and government were meant for their benefit and should be well protected.
She commended Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for his sustained commitment to education and for responding promptly to the University's needs.
The Vice-Chancellor also expressed appreciation to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) for constructing a comprehensive ICT Centre at the Gadau Main Campus, as well as TETFund for building 48 female hostel accommodation units at the Yuli Campus.
She further appealed to the host community to strengthen collaboration with the University, particularly in the area of security, noting that students contribute significantly to the local economy.
Tahir urged academic and non-academic staff to remain committed and collaborative in driving positive change within the University and the state's education sector.
Congratulating the matriculating students, she reminded them that admission into the University is a privilege and urged them to be good ambassadors of their families while striving to graduate with good degrees.
She also assured parents that the University remains committed to upholding academic integrity and protecting the interests of their wards.
A breakdown of the admitted students shows that Faculty of Science has the highest number with 935 students, followed by Faculty of Social Sciences (877), Management Sciences (587), Basic Medical Sciences (507), Education (461), Agriculture (335), Arts (205), Law (59) and Pharmaceutical Sciences (58).
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