The students’ population of the David Umahi Federal University Health Science Uburu , Ebonyi State has increased from 26 to 3,759 in five years.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Jesse Uneke disclosed this at the institution during its 5th matriculation ceremony at the weekend.
1,044 new students were formally admitted to the university during the ceremony.
He said the university has continued to record tremendous growth and achievements since 7th July, 2021 it was approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
“It will be recalled that on the 7th July, 2021, the university was issued a certificate of recognition and approval by the National Universities Commission.
“On the 18th of December 2021, the university was enlisted in JAMB admission portal and by the 24th of January 2022, we commenced full academic activities with a total of 26 students.
“The university experienced unprecedented increase in students ‘ admission in our second year and by January 2023, the students’ population has grown to 701 students.
“I am happy to inform you that as of today, the DUFUHS students’ population is 3,759 students”, Uneke said.
He said between the last matriculation ceremony and the present one, a total of 29 students of the university has been sanctioned for various offences including examination malpractice, stealing, illicit drugs, cyberbullying among others.
He said while three students were expelled for examination malpractice and stealing, ten received one year suspension for smoking illicit drugs, obscene and libelous publication, Cyber bulling and stealing.
He further revealed that 14 students received one month to one semester suspension for bullying/assault, and stealing.
According to him, one student was withdrawn as a result of poor academic performance while one student received warning letter for misdemeanor.
Uneke said the sanctions occurred between last year and this year, stressing that the institution rules and regulations are unforgiving when violated and warned the newly admitted students to focus only on their studies and shun all forms of misconduct to avoid receiving same sanctions.
The Vice Chancellor said the university has commenced a free extramural programme for the host community and its environs to prepare students for WAEC/NECO and JAMB examinations as part of its community development and health intervention programmes.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for the educational reforms in the country which the university has benefit from.
