The Senate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Iwofe,Rumuluomeni,Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers state has abolished course leader/rep system in the institution and issued a stern warning to all lecturers to desist from illegal appreciations after examinations,extortions,charges for late buying of books,inflating prices of text books and fixing practicals arbitrarily in order to squeeze out money from students.
The position of the University Senate was contained in a Special Release dated 28 August,2024 which was signed by the acting registrar of the institution Dr.C.A Ajie and copied to the acting Vice Chancellor,Deans of Faculties,all Directors of Academic units,Public Relations Officer,SUG President .
The Institution Senate regretted that these ugly acts has portrayed the school in bad light as well as attracting negative publicity .
The IAUE Senate warned lecturers to desist from the aforementioned acts or face stiffer disciplinary measures.
The University Senate while condemning the acts stated that the evil is going on in departments and faculties with impunity.
The Senate said all books should be sent to the bookshops to be sold at University approved prices,while assuring that the University Senate will set up book review committee soon.
The statement encouraged students to come out boldly to give useful information to the University Management or Chairman Anti-Sorting Committee with the phone number 08033400185.
The Senate assured the Students that any report received will be treated as confidential.