The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has officially expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The expulsion letter, dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, stated that the decision followed a Student Disciplinary Committee report, which found Precious guilty of gross misconduct and a violation of Regulation 4 (SDR) of the university’s disciplinary code.
Incident Details
The altercation reportedly occurred when Dr. Okoye interrupted a TikTok video Precious was filming on campus. The situation escalated into a physical confrontation, a clip of which went viral online, sparking public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
UNIZIK’s Official Statement
The university made it clear that the expulsion takes immediate effect, ordering Precious to vacate the campus and return any university property in her possession.
Part of 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 Theatre 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. The expulsion takes immediate effect. You are expected to vacate the University premises immediately and return any University property in your possession.”
Public Reactions
The university’s decision has generated widespread reactions, with some supporting the disciplinary action, while others debate whether expulsion was too harsh a punishment.
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