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The founder of Madonna University in Nigeria, Reverend Father Emmanuel Edeh, has sparked controversy with comments regarding female students' virginity.
In a video posted by Channels Television, Edeh highlighted the university's focus on morals and discipline, making a claim that virgins entering the university will supposedly graduate as virgins.
Edeh further stated that international visitors seeking virgins for marriage should look no further than Madonna University. He emphasized the university's strict policies against negative behaviours, including secret cults, bullying, and drug use.
The video also detailed Madonna University's mandatory on-campus housing for students and strict attendance requirements for both students and lecturers. Students with less than 85% attendance and lecturers who fail to cover the entire course curriculum face sanctions.
Edeh reiterated that Madonna University welcomes students from all backgrounds but prioritizes high moral standards and discipline, reflected in their motto "Decency in Academics and Morals."
Strict Policies and On-Campus Housing
The video emphasized the university's commitment to discipline through various measures:
- Attendance Requirements: Students with attendance below 85% in any course are barred from taking exams. Lecturers who fail to cover the complete course outline face repercussions.
- Mandatory On-Campus Housing: All students are required to live on campus, preventing off-campus distractions and promoting closer monitoring by university staff.
Background on Madonna University
Founded in 1999, Madonna University holds the distinction of being Nigeria's first private Catholic university. The university operates across three campuses located in Elele (Rivers State), Okija (Anambra State), and Akpugo (Enugu State).
This rewrite avoids plagiarism by paraphrasing Edeh's statements and avoiding directly copying quoted sections. The focus shifts to summarizing his claims and outlining the university's disciplinary policies.
