Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, after she was found guilty of assaulting a lecturer.
The university’s Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, announced the decision in an official statement.
According to the statement, the Student Disciplinary Committee investigated the case and determined that the student violated the institution’s disciplinary regulations.
The expulsion, approved by the Acting Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the university senate, takes immediate effect.
The incident, which gained public attention through a viral video, involved a confrontation between the student and Dr. Chukwudi Okoye from the Theatre and Film Studies department.
Reports suggest that the altercation stemmed from the lecturer interrupting the student’s social media recording on campus.
The university has instructed the expelled student to leave the premises immediately and return any university property in her possession.
“The Ag. Vice-Chancellor has received the report from the Student Disciplinary Committee on the case of your assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theater and Film Studies, which was found to be gross misconduct and a violation of the Students Disciplinary Regulations, particularly Regulation 4 (SDR).
“Consequently, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of the University Senate, approved the Committee’s recommendation that you be expelled and you are hereby expelled from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The expulsion takes immediate effect.
“You are expected to vacate the University premises immediately and return any University property in your possession.”
This case has sparked discussions on student conduct, disciplinary measures, and the use of social media in academic environments.
