Taraba State University has taken a decisive step to ban the popular practice of wild jubilation after final exams, a tradition known as “signing out”, citing concerns over morality and discipline.
The Dean Student Affairs Dr Dauda Atando spoke on the development in an interview with Haske Crew in his office at the University on Tuesday.
Dr Dauda Atando said the move is aimed at preserving moral standards within the campus community and ensuring that what is seen on social media in other institutions does not come to play at the Taraba State University.
This decision, according to the university Don, followed a careful investigation into the nature of such celebrations in other institutions.
He further explained that a committee was set up to assess the situation before arriving at the conclusion by the Senate.
Atando stressed that the two major recognized events for students remain their matriculation and convocation ceremonies,noting that only students who meet the full graduation requirements, including clearance, would be convocated.
Speaking further, Atando noted that similar opposition was seen when the school introduced a dress code policy but students eventually adapted.
He urged students to embrace this latest policy, reminding them that degrees are not only awarded based on academic excellence, but also on character.
The Dean emphasised that the University management is very particular about sanitising the entire campus community to ensure discipline among both students and lecturers.
Meanwhile, the decision has sparked mixed reactions among students. While some welcomed the move as a step toward restoring order and discipline, others feel the ban is too harsh and strips them of the joy of celebrating a significant academic milestone.
