Rivers State University Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt has warned its students over what its described as illegal investment, saying using school fees for gambling is not good.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, led this out during a pre-first semester examination roadshow around the main campus in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
Mr. Zeb-Obipi, also urged students to avoid the temptation of diverting the school fees given to them by their parents to gamble or related acts.
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He said: “Your primary obligation as a student is to pay your fees and go for your classes.
“Some of you are given fees; you divert them to something else. You embark on investments, some of you go to BetNaija hoping to double the money and then the money doesn’t come, so you don’t pay, you don’t register.
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“Having spent our time and resources today to sensitize all of us that there’s a need to pay and register, lecturers are on notice.
“Anybody who is not on the attendance sheet will not be able to write their exam.
”We want to plead with you, please do yourself the favour. You have spent time here, don’t let one semester’s fees embarrass you. Don’t let your parents become embarrassed.
“Pay your fees, and when you have paid, ensure that you register because that registration is crucial to ensure your name enters the attendance list; when you have done that, you will be able to write exams without any hindrance.”
