MOAUM BANS PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND WELL-WISHERS FROM CAMPUS ON GRADUATION DAY, INTRODUCES NEW SECURITY MEASURES

The Management of Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), formerly known as Benue State University, has introduced new security measures for graduating students ahead of their graduation and sign-out activities.

Under the new directives, graduating students are prohibited from inviting their parents, guardians, friends and well-wishers to the university campus on their graduation day.

The measures were communicated in an internal memo dated October 29, 2026, signed by the Chief Security Officer, S. T. Gbeho (DDIS RTD).

According to the memo, the decision followed a review of the university's security policy by the University Management Committee at its 403rd meeting held on September 28, 2026.

The new guidelines are intended to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of graduation and sign-out activities on campus.

Key Directives for Graduating Students

The university has outlined the following rules for all graduating students:

1. No Invitation of Visitors

Graduating students are advised not to invite parents, guardians, friends or well-wishers to the university campus on their graduation day.

2. Departmental Dress Code

Students are required to wear their respective departmental dress codes during their final examinations. The directive is to be communicated through the Student Union President and NUBESS President.

3. Ban on White Shirts and T-Shirts

The wearing of white shirts or T-shirts on graduation day is prohibited. Students who violate this directive will face consequences.

4. Restricted Campus Access

All university gates will be closed to parents, guardians, relatives and well-wishers seeking access to the campus for the sign-out ceremony.

5. Ban on Drinks

Graduating students are strictly prohibited from bringing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks onto the university campus.

6. Off-Campus Celebrations

Students are advised to make personal arrangements outside the university campus in line with the management's policy.

Security Unit Urges Strict Compliance

The University Security Unit has urged all graduating students to comply fully with the new directives to avoid any issues during the graduation activities.

The memo was copied to the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Student Union President and NUBESS President for their information and necessary action.

The university wished all graduating students a happy graduation and urged them to observe the guidelines throughout the activities.