NAUB MATRICULATES 1,166 STUDENTS FOR 2025/2026 SESSION; VC REITERATES ZERO TOLERANCE FOR MISCONDUCT
The Vice Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB), Professor Lawan Bala Buratai, has officially welcomed 1,166 new students into the university’s academic community for the 2025/2026B session.
The matriculation ceremony marks the formal transition of candidates into bona fide students following their successful admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
In his keynote address, Prof. Buratai congratulated the matriculants while delivering a firm charge regarding the university’s code of conduct. Emphasizing that the institution remains a bastion of discipline, he reaffirmed a “Zero Tolerance” policy toward social vices.
“I strongly advise all matriculants to shun all forms of social vices, including cultism, indecent dressing, examination malpractice, sexual misconduct, and fraudulent acts,” the Vice Chancellor stated. He further urged students to follow official protocols by engaging their Level Coordinators for all academic and administrative grievances.
A critical safety directive was issued regarding the Zur Waterfall, located within the university. Recalling a tragic drowning incident involving a student last year, Prof. Buratai officially designated the area as a restricted zone. “I am calling on all fresh students: stay away from Zur Waterfall. It is strictly off-limits,” he cautioned.
Prof. Buratai highlighted NAUB’s trajectory toward becoming a world-class institution, announcing several key developments:
Plans are underway to launch the School of Postgraduate Studies and a School of Basic Studies, which will offer IJMB, Diplomas, and Certificate programs.
To address accommodation challenges, a new female hostel will soon be ready for allocation to both returning and fresh students.
The Vice Chancellor reaffirmed that “duty, dedication, and punctuality” remain the pillars of his administration.
A total of 1,166 students were matriculated across six faculties:
Faculty of Computing 412
Faculty of Social Sciences 381
Faculty of Engineering and Technology 157
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences 100
Faculty of Management Sciences 78
Faculty of Environmental Sciences 39
In a somber moment, the Vice Chancellor led the assembly in a minute of silence for Prof. Abubakar M. El-Jummah, who was tragically killed. He expressed his deepest condolences to the family and the entire university community.
The Acting Registrar, Lt. Col. OS Job, administered the matriculation oath. He encouraged the students to remain focused on excellence and to uphold the core values upon which NAUB was founded.
The ceremony concluded with the Vice Chancellor thanking staff, parents, and the public for their unwavering support in positioning NAUB as a leading institution both in Nigeria and globally.
Hassan Rabiu Ismaeel
PRO NAUB