FULAFIA Rolls Out Rules for Final Year Signing-Out Celebration
Federal University of Lafia has set clear rules for signing-out celebrations of final year students. The policy aims to keep order, protect lives, and make the event meaningful. Students are encouraged to follow the guide and enjoy the day responsibly.
There’s something about finishing the last paper in school. Relief first, then joy, then that restless energy that makes students grab markers and shout to the skies. At Federal University of Lafia, that buzz is not being snuffed out, but carefully tied together with a rope of rules.
Why The Policy Came Up
The signing-out culture is almost like a ritual. Final year students come out in droves, scribbling on each other’s shirts, making noise, snapping photos, and letting loose. The problem is, things can get messy fast. Fighting, accidents, broken chairs, angry lecturers. Nobody wants to see that.
So, the school stepped in. Instead of banning it outright, they wrote down a guide. The goal is simple: keep the celebration joyful but also respectful, safe, and a bit purposeful.
The Aims In Plain Words
The new rules are built on a few goals:
- Keep peace and discipline while people celebrate.
- Make the event reflect well on the university, not the opposite.
- Cut down on accidents, rowdiness, and property damage.
- Protect both students and staff, plus neighbours around the campus.
- Shape a tradition that is safe and meaningful for future graduates.
Who It Covers
This policy is for every final year student. Whether in class groups, faculty associations, or union level, it binds all. Staff members, especially those supervising, are also drawn into it.
How The Celebration Will Go
Here’s what the day is supposed to look like, broken down clearly:
- The event will be held after the last exam paper.
- It happens at departmental level, under the watch of the Head of Department or someone he sends.
- It runs for about an hour, maybe ninety minutes at most.
- The ceremony is broken into four neat sessions:
- Prayer time.
- Speeches from students, mentors, or a guest.
- The actual signing-out.
- Refreshments.
There’s also a new addition, a register. Every student fills it in with their details: name, matric number, state, contact info, date of birth, even a remark line. Everyone gets a copy, while the original stays in the Alumni office. Heads of Departments may add a farewell message to make it warmer.
What Is Not Allowed
This is where the rules bite:
- No signing on shirts.
- No alcohol.
- No smoking at all.
- No loud music.
- No driving or riding around campus just to show off.
Pictures and food, yes. But only during the refreshment session.
Final Bits
The school left space for the rules to grow. Improvements can come later, and the Student Union has the right to suggest changes officially. But one thing stands clear, anyone breaking the rules faces punishment, straight from the student handbook.
It might not feel like the wild parties some students imagined, but the point is to make it more than noise. A chance to pray, say thank you, laugh with friends, and step out of school with dignity. And maybe, that’s the balance the school is aiming for.
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