The Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, on Saturday, matriculated 1,164 students for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Addressing the students, the Commandant of AFIT, Air Vice Marshal Sani Rabe, warned against drug abuse and violence within the institution. He announced that the institute would conduct random drug tests on students without prior notice, stressing that any student testing positive for drugs would face expulsion.
Rabe stated, “Let me sound a warning to you all. At intervals without notice, we will randomly pick students for drug tests, and once you test positive for any drug, you are on your way out of the school. So, please have this at the back of your mind.”
The Commandant highlighted AFIT’s growth since its inception, noting that the institute, which began with 520 pioneer students during the 2018/2019 academic session, is now matriculating 1,164 students. He attributed this progress to the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and ambition to become a leading tertiary institution.
He encouraged the new students to embrace opportunities for growth, challenge themselves academically, and uphold values such as integrity, diligence, and respect for knowledge.
“AFIT is committed to providing students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers. With experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a collaborative learning environment, students have all the tools they need to excel,” Rabe said.
The 8th combined matriculation ceremony, held at the institute’s Ibrahim Alfa Auditorium, Air Force Base in Kaduna, marked the conclusion of the admission process for the new academic session.
Earlier, the Provost of AFIT, Prof. Auwal Kashim, congratulated the students for securing admission into the institute. He revealed that the 2024/2025 admission exercise was highly competitive, with only 27 per cent of the 4,603 applicants gaining entry into AFIT’s National Universities Commission and National Board for Technical Education programmes.
Kashim emphasised discipline and hard work, warning students against indiscipline and drug abuse.
“AFIT operates a very rigid policy regarding student discipline. We have zero tolerance for violence, indiscipline, cultism, examination malpractice, drug abuse, and improper dressing,” he said.
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