The University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, has threatened to withdraw the certificates of its alumni found wanting in character even after issuance.
The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, made the disclosure during the matriculation and oath-taking ceremony organised for new undergraduate students.
Ishaya said the latest development aimed to maintain the global reputation and high standard the university has been known for over the years.
According to the vice-chancellor, the university would not allow its students or alumni to bring its name to disrepute through deviant behaviour.
Professor Tanko said out of 57,333 applicants seeking university admission, only 8,469, including three foreigners, were admitted.
He said although the number of applicants was overwhelming due to the merger of two sets of candidates, the selection process was very transparent.
He also urged the students to be serious with their studies and shun cultism, secret societies, and other social vices that could terminate their academic careers.
