Governor Willie Obiano has charged students of Legacy University Okija to take their studies serious and shun vices capable of denting the image of the school and the state in general.

The governor was speaking during the fifth matriculation ceremony of the university held over the weekend, pointed out that Anambra State is known for Academic Excellence.

Governor Obiano, represented by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C-don Adinuba assured that his administration is committed to investing in education, promising to reconstruct the access road leading to the school.

On her part, the Commissioner for Basic Education, Professor Kate Omenugha urged the students to focus on their goal and purpose of coming to the school, reminding them that the present administration has zero tolerance for exam malpractice and cultism.

Addressing the students, the pro-chancellor, Dr. Leonard Nkameme, who spoke on the need to respect constituted authority, advised them to comport themselves, adapt to regular lectures, shun deviant behaviours and vices that can expose them to danger and appreciated Governor Obiano for his support to the school.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Ezekiel Ihionu said the school has recorded appreciable successes and  development, pointing out that the institution has diligently assembled a crème of highly qualified administrative and academic staff to mentor and guide students throughout their stay in the university.

Professor Ihionu called for more investors to take the school to its desired height and encouraged the students to be focused, determined and be good ambassadors of the school.

Earlier in his homily to mark the ceremony, the chaplain of the school, Reverend Father Basil Umunna, who spoke on the topic `At the Lord’s command said everything happens at God´s timing and command even as he told the students that the day marked the beginning of a journey into their destiny.

In their separate speeches, the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Chinyere Ibeh and the Director of Academic planning, Dr. Dickson Obonyano encouraged the students to be of good behaviour.

Some of the matriculating students, including Ruth Okechukwu, Obinna Ejiofor and a parent, Mrs. Rosemary Okechukwu appreciated God for the success of the event.

The ceremony climaxed with oath taking by the students.

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