By Abdullahi Adekola,
As part of preparations for the 2025/2026 academic session examinations, Fountain University, Osogbo, has announced a series of campus-wide measures aimed at promoting discipline, academic focus, and security during the examination period.
The new directives, which take immediate effect, include a ban on the use of scarves throughout the examination period and into the next semester, strict enforcement of the university’s official “Fountainly” dress code, and the organization of structured night reading sessions for students.
According to an official statement issued by the Student Central Executive Committee(SCEC) Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Student Affairs Division, the night reading programme which was predominantly done by the male students and popularly referred to as “Moskoha”, has now been extended to include female students.
The statement noted that the decision was taken to ensure equal academic support for all students while maintaining order and security on campus during late study hours. The night reading sessions will run daily until 11:00 p.m., with separate venues allocated for male and female students.
Under the new arrangement, male students are to use the Parents Forum Hall, the College of Law (COLAW), and the College of Basic Medical and Health Sciences (COBMEHS) lecture halls. Female students, on the other hand, have been assigned to Eti-Osa Lecture Hall, Sambo Lecture Hall, and the LT Lecture Halls.
University management has endorsed the measures, describing them as part of a broader effort to create a conducive academic environment and curb distractions as examinations approach. Students have been urged to comply fully with the directives, as failure to do so may attract disciplinary actions in line with the institution’s regulations.
Some students, while acknowledging the importance of discipline during examinations, expressed mixed reactions to the new policies. A 300-level student who spoke anonymously said the structured night reading sessions could help improve concentration but added that clearer communication on enforcement would help students adjust more easily.