The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, also known as UNIZIK, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically attacking a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The incident, which sparked widespread reactions online, reportedly occurred after Chimamaka Precious confronted Dr. Chukwudi Okoye when he interrupted her TikTok video on campus.
A video of the altercation surfaced online, leading to public outrage on social media and calls for disciplinary measures.
In a letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Victor I. Modebelu, the university stated that the decision was based on recommendations from the Student Disciplinary Committee.
The committee found her actions to be a serious breach of the institution’s disciplinary code, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
As per the expulsion letter, Precious is required to leave the university premises immediately and return any school property in her possession.
The university emphasized that this action reinforces its commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding academic standards.
The letter read, “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 a gross misconduct and 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.”
KanyiDaily recently reported how police arrested a lecturer of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Mfonobong Udoudom, for sexually assaulting a married female student in his office.