The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The university’s Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, announced the expulsion in a statement on Friday, citing a decision approved by the Acting Vice-Chancellor based on recommendations from the Student Disciplinary Committee.
According to the statement, the committee found Precious guilty of gross misconduct and a serious violation of the university’s disciplinary regulations, particularly Regulation 4 (SDR).
“The Acting Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of the University Senate, approved the Committee’s recommendation that you be expelled. You are hereby expelled from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with immediate effect,” the statement read.
Precious has been directed to vacate the university premises immediately and return any university property in their possession.
The incident, which sparked widespread reactions after a video surfaced online, reportedly involved Precious attacking a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, in an altercation.