The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Anambra State has moved decisively to discipline final-year students who openly defied the institution’s long-standing ban on sign-out activities.
In a strongly worded memorandum dated 6 August 2026 and signed by Professor Innocent Ngangah, Dean of Student Affairs, the university expressed deep disappointment at what it described as a deliberate violation of its policy prohibiting all forms of sign-out celebrations both on and off campus.
Despite repeated earlier warnings, students from the Departments of Economics, Political Science, Criminology, English, Microbiology, Mechanical Engineering and Sociology organised and took part in such events at Otoko/Awkuzu, Awka and Uli on 4 and 5 August. 
The university regards the gatherings as gross misconduct and a clear act of disobedience to constituted authority. It has therefore announced that all students, departmental executives and any other persons found to have participated in or facilitated the activities will face disciplinary measures in accordance with the institution’s regulations. Possible sanctions include appearance before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, suspension from the university, the withholding of examination results or clearance, and any further penalties the University Senate may determine.
University authorities have long discouraged sign-out parties, warning that they can be exploited by mischievous elements for harmful acts such as pouring engine oil or urine on fellow students, and that some cult groups have used the occasions to target perceived enemies.
Professor Ngangah reiterated the ban in clear terms, stating that the university will not hesitate to enforce the full weight of its regulations against any individual or group found in further violation of the policy. All students have been firmly warned once again to desist from any form of sign-out activity.
