“Do Not Use Social Media to Demarket UNIOSUN,”— VC Warns Fresh Students

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Clement Adebooye, has cautioned students against using social media to portray the institution negatively, warning that such actions harm both the university’s reputation and the future prospects of its students.

Adebooye issued the warning on Thursday during the university’s 19th matriculation ceremony held in Osogbo, where 13,000 new students were formally admitted across various faculties and departments.

Addressing the new intakes, the Vice Chancellor congratulated them for emerging successful in a highly competitive admission process. He disclosed that over 40,000 candidates participated in the Post-UTME screening, but only about 13,000—representing roughly 30 percent—met the institution’s “rigorous but transparent” requirements.

“But being among the lucky few also comes with responsibility,” he told the fresh students.
“You must be ready to defend the admission that has been graciously offered to you. Osun State University has zero tolerance for cultism, exam malpractice, fraud, cybercrime, drug abuse and all other vices that destroy promising futures.”

Adebooye urged students to refrain from misusing social media, emphasizing that posting negative content about the university undermines the collective image of the institution.

“Do not use the social media to demarket your University,” he cautioned.
“Whenever the image of the University is presented negatively on social media, you are also being affected negatively. Unexpected things happen everywhere in the world. When you see unexpected things, please report to the university authorities.”

The Vice Chancellor also highlighted ongoing challenges regarding student accommodation across UNIOSUN campuses. He expressed concern that many students are being exploited by private landlords who charge exorbitant rent, placing avoidable financial strain on parents and guardians.

“We are aware and deeply concerned about the challenge of student accommodation across our campuses,” he said.
“Many of our students have been facing exploitation from private landlords. I want to assure you that the University is working tirelessly to address this challenge. We will break the excesses of the landlords in the coming session, by the grace of God.”