ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY (ATBU) SUG PROHIBITS USE OF ELECTRIC COOKERS, HOT PLATES IN THE UNIVERSITY HOSTELS

The attention of the Hall Executive Council (HEC) has been drawn to the use of electric cookers and hot plates by some students residing in the University hostels.

In line with the recent directive issued by the Students' Affairs Division, all students are hereby reminded that the use of electric cookers and hot plates in the hostels is strictly prohibited. Students are therefore advised to desist from using or keeping such appliances in their hostel rooms.

Students are further reminded that the Student Handbook, Chapter 9, Regulations Governing Hostel Accommodation, provides sanctions for hostel-related offences. Specifically:

• Use of unauthorized electrical appliances that may cause damage to electrical facilities attracts repair/replacement of the facility or rustication for two (2) semesters.
• Use of electric hot plates attracts seizure of the appliance and rustication for one (1) semester.

Students are therefore strongly advised to take this directive seriously and avoid any action that may expose themselves or other residents to disciplinary sanctions or electrical hazards.

Furthermore, Hall Executives have been directed to monitor compliance within their respective hostels. Any student found using the prohibited appliances will be reported to the appropriate University authorities for necessary action in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Thank you!