The management of Rivers State University (RSU) has reinforced its ban on final-year sign-out celebrations within the university community, warning that any student or visitor who violates the directive will face disciplinary action.
In an internal memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo, the university said the decision followed increasing incidents of unruly behaviour, public disturbances and security concerns associated with sign-out celebrations by graduating students.
The management recalled that a similar prohibition was introduced last year, stressing that the directive remains in force and is aimed at protecting lives and property, preserving security and maintaining a peaceful academic environment.
Under the renewed directive, all final-year sign-out activities have been outlawed before, during and after the final examination period anywhere within the university community.
The university also prohibited students from wearing white shirts, white tops, jeans or any attire designed for sign-out celebrations, including writing, signing or scribbling on clothing.
To prevent gatherings linked to the celebrations, the institution barred parents, guardians, relatives, friends, photographers and other visitors from entering the campus for sign-out activities.
The management further banned the bringing into the university of cash for spraying, money bouquets, cakes, flowers, balloons, food, drinks, gift items and other celebratory materials.
It also outlawed activities capable of disrupting peace on campus, including splashing water, spraying substances, throwing powders or money, playing loud music, dancing in processions, blocking roads or engaging in any conduct that could cause disorder, intimidation, injury or damage to persons or property.
In addition, the university prohibited reckless driving, speeding, drifting, convoy movements, motorcycle stunts, excessive use of vehicle horns, sirens, security escorts and other dangerous vehicular displays within the campus.
The memorandum directed university security personnel and other designated officials to ensure strict enforcement of the directive across all campuses.
The Atlantic Bell reports that heads of campuses, provosts, deans, directors and heads of departments were also mandated to enforce compliance within their respective units.
The management warned that where a violation occurs and the offender is not identified or reported, the head of the affected department would be held accountable for failure to enforce the directive.
The university emphasised that any student or person found violating the order would be sanctioned in accordance with the institution’s rules and regulations.
Management reminded graduating students that the university’s convocation ceremony remains the only officially recognised platform for celebrating the successful completion of their academic programmes, urging them to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the values and reputation of the institution.
The Atlantic Bell further reports that the directive, according to the memorandum, takes immediate effect.
