- Kwara State University announced new penalties for unethical behaviours and dress code violations both on and off its campuses, reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline
- Offences range from alcohol consumption and cyber crimes to indecent dressing and failure to wear identification cards
- Sanctions vary from fines and ID card seizure to suspension and expulsion, depending on the severity of the offence
Kwara State University (KWASU) has announced new penalties for unethical behaviours and dress code violations both on and off its campuses.
The announcement, made on 20 January 2025 via the university's official X account, aims to reinforce the institution's zero-tolerance policy for all acts of indiscipline.
Categories of Offences
The offences are categorised into two main groups: unethical behaviours and dress code violations.
Unethical behaviours include the consumption and possession of alcohol and illicit drugs, membership of unregistered associations, sexual assault, cyber crimes, homosexuality, physical and verbal assault, theft, bullying, bringing vehicles to school, and male-female cohabitation. Other offences include bringing babies to the hostel or lecture rooms, extortion, and walking on the lawn.
Dress Code Violations
Category B addresses dress code violations, which include the failure to wear identification cards on campus, skimpy and revealing clothes, all forms of indecent and flamboyant dressing, unkempt and dishevelled appearances, piercings, braiding of hair and long nails by male students, and coloured braids and hair extensions that extend beyond the neck region for females.
Sanctions
The sanctions for offending students vary depending on the severity of the offence.
Penalties range from the seizure of identification cards and payment of fines to suspension and expulsion. The university emphasised that these measures are intended to maintain discipline and uphold the institution's standards.
See the X post below:
