**UNIDEL HOLDS 2023/2024 Orientation Exercise**
University of Delta Agbor has commenced the orientation exercise for the newly admitted students in faculties of Sciences, Arts, Computing and Education for the 2023/2024 academic session.
Declaring the exercise opened at the main campus, Agbor, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stella Chiemeke congratulated the students for gaining admission into the University in spite of over six thousand persons that had applied for admission.
The Vice Chancellor said the orientation was time for the students to get acquainted with the rules and regulations governing the academic community and urged them to seek critical information that will enhance their education.
The Vice Chancellor tasked the students to be focused, diligent, disciplined and to ensure that they make good use of the IT center to acquire skills that would make them employers of labour after graduation.
The Registrar of UNIDEL, Barrister Richmond Omagbemi speaking on, "Regulations on Students Conduct and Discipline in UNIDEL" enjoined the students to take their studies seriously and shun trouble, arrogance, examination Mal-practice, unruly behavior, smoking and other social vices .
The University Librarian whose lecture was presented by Mr Ugulu Lawrence taught the students the various units of the Library, it's uses and functions.
He also intimated the new intakes of the rules and regulations guiding the University Library.
On Financial Responsibilities of Students ln UNIDEL, the Bursar of the institution, Mr Sunny Ikeogwu x- rayed the procedures of paying school fees in UNIDEL.
He advised them to always carry their financial transactions alone and be financially disciplined to avoid financial recklessness.
On security, DSP Aloysius Okhiybochie warned students to avoid cultism, drug abuse, crime and to be sensitive to their environment.
A talk on "Medical Facilities and Medicare in the University System" was delivered by the Head of the medical unit of UNIDEL, Mrs Sandra Akporhere. She tutored the students on the benefits of registration at the medical center, types of medical care facilities and benefits of registration at the medical center.
She also asked the students to always take balance diet and avoid preparing for examination under pressure.
The Dean of Students Advisory Services, Comrade Nwabukwu Azani schooled the students on Dress Code for UNIDEL students.
He enumerated through the aid of the projector, the dress codes that were acceptable and unacceptable on campus.
He warned students against dressing indecently and the consequences of disobeying such directive.
On the Place of Sports and Recreation in UNIDEL, the acting Sports Director, Mr Mike Mbibi underscored the importance of sports and recreation to include fitness, source of income and opportunities for leadership positions.
Mr Mike added that participation in sports also help to manage stress, inculcate respect, discipline and promote social development.
Lecture on Ethics and Moral Responsibilities for UNIDEL students was handled by Rev. Canon Obiaigwe where he enjoined students to earnestly prepare for examination, and to stay away from violence, drug abuse, fraud, forgery and damaging of University property. He also urged them to participate in regulated religious activities and seek counsel and help at cross roads.
In a vote of thanks, the Dean of Students Advisory Services, comrade Nwabukwu Azani appreciated the University Management for giving them all the needed support and assistance for a successful event.
He also commended the Deans, heads of department, staff and students for their commitment and contributions.
