The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has reiterated its ban on wild post examination celebrations and other acts capable of disrupting peace on campus. The Registrar of the Institution, Dr Chukwuka Icha, conveyed the directive in a statement issued on Monday in Calabar.

Icha expressed concern that some students, particularly final year students, engaged in unlawful celebrations after their final examinations, noting that such conduct often involves reckless driving, flying of colours and other forms of disorderly behaviour. She advised all students, especially finalists, to desist from such acts and comply with the University's regulations.

She stated, "The ban on wild celebrations within the campus, around the school gates and all cult related activities remain in force. The management will not hesitate to sanction any student or group found violating the directive."

The Registrar disclosed that the Acting Chief Security Officer had been directed to ensure strict enforcement of the ban across the campus and its environs, and urged members of the University community to take note of the directive and comply accordingly.

The renewed warning follows a serious crash on the school premises in 2024, involving final year students who had just written their last paper and were celebrating wildly on campus at the time.