In a move to strengthen security and regulate access to its premises, Rivers State University (RSU) has announced the full enforcement of its identity card policy for all staff and students.
According to an internal memorandum signed by the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Enforcement of the Use of Identity Cards, Engr. Prof. A. H. Igoni, the enforcement will officially commence on Monday, 9th March, 2026. The directive follows an earlier notice issued in February by the Acting Registrar, Dr. Idanyingi I. Daminabo.
EducationNGR learnt that the university has granted a one-week grace period to allow members of the university community to comply before strict enforcement begins.
“No Identity Card, No Entry” Policy
From the effective date, the university will implement a strict “No Identity Card, No Entry” policy across both its main and satellite campuses.
Key aspects of the enforcement include:
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Mandatory visible display of ID cards at all times while on campus
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Security personnel authorised to escort defaulters off the premises
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Lecturers instructed to deny entry to students without ID cards in lecture halls
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Enforcement teams to conduct spot checks in lecture halls and offices
Anyone found without a valid university identity card will be barred from entering the campus.
Directives For Visitors And Non-Staff
Visitors and non-staff members will also be required to:
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Clearly identify themselves
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State their purpose for visiting the campus
Failure to comply may result in being escorted out of the university premises.
Processing Of Identity Cards
Management has advised staff and students who are yet to obtain their ID cards to visit the Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC) immediately for processing. The university assured that ID cards will be ready for collection within three working days.
The university management appealed for full cooperation, warning that failure to comply will attract the full enforcement of the directive.
Summary Of Key Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Rivers State University (RSU) |
| Policy | Compulsory wearing of identity cards |
| Enforcement Date | 9th March, 2026 |
| Grace Period | One week |
| Core Rule | No Identity Card, No Entry |
| Applies To | Staff, students, visitors |
| ID Processing Centre | ICT Centre (ICTC) |
| Penalty | Defaulters to be escorted off campus |
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