Former Rivers State governor and pro-chancellor of Pamo University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Port Harcourt, Dr Peter Odili, has declared that the university has zero tolerance for cultism, gangsterism and other social vices.
Odili stated this at the fourth convocation of the university held at the institution’s main campus at Iriebe, Port Harcourt.
He said, “This journey started seven years ago. Over these years, Pamo has released 223 graduates; we have certified them in character and learning. In Pamo, we have zero tolerance for cultism, gangsterism, cheating and drugs.
“We believe any graduate from Pamo can be trusted anywhere in the world. With the permission of the chancellor, in line with the new minimum wage, all staff salaries are doubled.”
At the event, Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, tasked Nigerian youths and graduands of the university to use their specialised knowledge, skills and training to advance their professional careers, earn a decent living and contribute to the development of the nation.
Fubara charged the graduands to build networks based on their purpose and values and be willing to volunteer their skills and services with integrity to advance the greater good of all irrespective of class, creed, background, status or ethnicity.
The governor admonished them not to be deterred by the poor state of the economy, the lack of jobs, high inflation rate and the accompanying poverty and hardship being experienced by millions of ordinary Nigerians across the country at this time.
