FULokoja Issues Strict Warning as Second Semester Exams Begin September 1, 2025
The Federal University Lokoja (FULokoja) has announced that its second semester examinations will officially begin on Monday, September 1, 2025. Alongside this announcement comes a stern reminder: students must strictly adhere to examination rules and regulations or face severe penalties.
The university emphasized that while exams are meant to test knowledge, misconduct has no place in the process. Over the years, some students have risked their academic careers through malpractice, but the management has made it clear—this session, there will be no second chances.
Offences and Their Penalties
FULokoja has released a no-nonsense list of offences and punishments to guide students. Here’s a breakdown of the rules:
- Disrespecting or insulting an invigilator – Rustication for 2 semesters
- Entering the hall with textbooks, notes, or cheat papers – Expulsion
- Asking or giving oral assistance during exams – Rustication for 2 semesters
- Impersonation or writing for another student – Expulsion
- Answer booklet already written before exam – Expulsion
- Unauthorized possession of blank booklet – Rustication for 2 semesters
- Threatening or assaulting exam officers – Expulsion
- Colluding with staff or students to cheat – Expulsion
- Skipping exams without clearance – Marked as failed
- Copying or swapping answer sheets – Expulsion
- Lecturers providing answers – Expulsion (plus staff disciplinary action)
- Removing answer scripts illegally – Disqualification and rustication for 2 semesters
- Bringing in bags, manuals, atlases, or specimens – Expulsion
- Checking cheat notes outside during the exam – Expulsion
- Physical assault on invigilators – Expulsion
- Use of phones, calculators, smart devices, or Bluetooth gadgets – Expulsion
- Destroying evidence of malpractice – Expulsion
Staff Accountability Matters Too
The university also issued a strong warning to lecturers and staff. Anyone caught assisting candidates to cheat, extorting money, or demanding favours for grades will face the Staff Disciplinary Committee. The rules apply equally to both students and staff.
Exam Day Reminders for Students
To ensure a smooth examination process, FULokoja advised all students to:
- Sit for Computer-Based Exams (CBE) with calmness and follow ICT Centre rules
- Sign in at the start and sign out after submitting scripts
- Present the following documents before entry:
- Printed exam card with photo
- University ID card
- Evidence of payment of approved fees
Final Word
Exams are tough, but shortcuts are costly. FULokoja’s message is simple: play fair, avoid malpractice, and protect your future. Success comes from preparation, not cheating. As students prepare to face the second semester exams, the golden rule stands—those who play by the rules sleep peacefully at night.
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