By Our Reporter
The Rector of Mainland Business School, Dr Anniekan Ezekiel, has reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on student intimidation and the sale of compulsory handouts, warning lecturers against practices that undermine academic fairness.
He spoke on Wednesday while taking a final entrepreneurship class for Year Two students at the institution in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Dr Ezekiel urged students to promptly report any lecturer who threatens to fail them, assuring that such complaints would be treated with strict confidentiality. According to him, the management needs to be aware of such conduct to take appropriate action, without exposing the identity of those who speak up.
While stressing accountability on the part of students, he noted that academic success ultimately depends on individual effort, adding that outcomes often reflect personal choices and commitment.
The Rector also encouraged open communication, advising students not to suffer in silence if they encounter challenges. He disclosed that mechanisms exist for both direct and anonymous reporting, assuring students that concerns raised through either channel would be addressed.
On the issue of academic materials, Dr Ezekiel made a clear distinction between recommended textbooks and handouts. He maintained that students should not be compelled to purchase handouts under any circumstance and pledged that such practices would not be tolerated within the institution.
To reinforce his position, he referenced a past incident involving a lecturer, highlighting the school’s commitment to maintaining discipline, fairness, and a supportive learning environment.
The directive is part of broader efforts by the school’s leadership to promote transparency and safeguard students’ rights within the academic system.