Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for physically assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The university’s Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu, announced the expulsion in a statement on Friday, stating that the decision was based on the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee. The committee found the student’s actions to be a serious violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, particularly Regulation 4 (SDR).
“The Acting 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. This was deemed a gross misconduct and a violation of the Students Disciplinary Regulations,” the statement read.
“Consequently, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Senate, has approved the Committee’s recommendation that you be expelled. You are hereby expelled from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with immediate effect. You are expected to vacate the university premises immediately and return any university property in your possession.”
The incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced online, reportedly showing Precious attacking the lecturer, identified as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.