The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, has imposed an indefinite ban on the popular ‘signing off’ tradition observed by final-year students after their examinations.
The ban which was announced in a statement signed made available to journalist today in Awka by the Registrar of the University; Dr Chinenye Okeke takes immediate effect.
Okeke said that the ban became necessary following repeated cases of chaos, violence and disruption of normal university activities linked to the event.
She said that the management expressed concerns about unauthorised individuals who frequently infiltrate the campus during the celebrations, creating security risks for both students and staff.