The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The decision was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, who revealed that the expulsion followed recommendations from the Student Disciplinary Committee.
“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),” the statement read.
“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.”
The incident, which went viral after a video surfaced online, reportedly involved Precious attacking Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the department.
According to Modebelu, the university’s decision underscores its commitment to maintaining discipline and protecting academic staff from any form of harassment or assault.
