Auchi Poly Matriculates 10,090 Students For 2024/2025 Academic Session

BENIN – The Rector Auchi polytechnic, Dr Salisu Umar, has disclosed that no fewer than 10,090 students were admitted into the institution for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Dr Umar stated this at the 43rd matriculation ceremony held at the new Auditorium of the polytechnic

He urged the newly admitted students to count themselves lucky out of the thousands that applied for admission.

“Today we matriculated a total number of 10,090 students of which National Diploma (ND) has 5,407 while Higher National Diploma (HND) 4,390 and degree students are 293.

While congratulating the newly admitted students for their successful admission, urged them to face their studies squarely and not to lose the golden opportunity of acquiring polytechnic education.

He however drawn their attention to the fact that this is their first stage of their intellectual journey through the great polytechnic.

“It is my hope that at the end of your programme, you will make a successful and triumphant exist from this polytechnic,” he said.

The rector also reminded the students that the institution had zero tolerance for cultism and advised them to shun all forms of social vices.

“Our matriculating students, you are here to obtain a certificate in Auchi Polytechnic, you must be found worthy in learning and character.

“At all cost, shun all forms of social vices such as examination malpractice, sexual misbehaviour, fraudulent acts, cultism and other social vices that can destroy your future.

“Therefore you should bear in mind that the oath you have taken today is to be obedient to the rector and all those in authority and to be in good conduct throughout your stay in this institution,” he declared.