By Daniel Peters in Kaduna.
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has cautioned its students against substance abuse, cultism, and cybercrime, warning that anyone found guilty of such offences would face expulsion.
The Commandant of AFIT, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sani Rabe, gave the warning on Friday during the matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students under the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Represented by the Deputy Commandant, AVM Albert Bot, Rabe urged the new students to be disciplined, law-abiding, and respectful to constituted authorities, as well as to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations of the Institute.
He advised them to be good ambassadors of AFIT and avoid all forms of misconduct, including violence, examination malpractice, indecent dressing, and any act that could tarnish the image of the institution.
“The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has a zero-tolerance policy on illicit drugs.
“AFIT conducts periodic and random drug tests on its students. In the last two years, 20 cases of substance abuse were recorded, and all the students involved were expelled.
“Some staff members who committed similar offences were also dismissed. This confirms AFIT’s uncompromising stance on discipline, without consideration for parentage, rank, or status,”Rabe said.
He added that the Institute, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), maintains robust monitoring systems to prevent and detect cybercrime among students.
Rabe urged the new students to familiarize themselves with the AFIT Students’ Code of Conduct and always keep themselves informed through official notices and circulars.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of Honour and Director-General of the Air Force Research and Development Institute (AFRDI), AVM A. G. Kehinde, congratulated the matriculating students, describing AFIT as the intellectual and technological engine room of the Nigerian Air Force.
He noted that the Institute has evolved into a centre of excellence in aerospace engineering, avionics, aircraft maintenance, cyber technology, and allied disciplines.
“AFIT’s curriculum blends academic theory with practical training to ensure that students are not just knowledgeable but also capable of solving real-world problems.
“AFIT is not just an academic institution; it is a strategic asset that supports the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Air Force and contributes to Nigeria’s quest for technological self-reliance,”AVM Kehinde stated.
He urged the students to approach their studies with dedication and enthusiasm, attend lectures regularly, and engage in laboratory and workshop activities.
Also speaking, the Provost of the Institute, Prof. Auwal Kasim, said the admission process was transparent and merit-based, adding that all admitted students met or exceeded the Institute’s above-average cut-off mark, which is higher than that of many other institutions in Nigeria.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
