The Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra state, is tense after a tribunal recommended dismissing, suspending, and expelling eighteen people for a variety of infractions, including both staff and students.
A Priest and three professors are among those accused, while further students risk being dismissed for charges like aiding and abetting.
This information was delivered to journalists in Awka on September 24 in an official release that was signed by Dr. Emmanuel Ojukwu, the special assistant to the vice chancellor for public relations and special duties.
Remember that Prof. Charles Esimone, Vice Chancellor, has been dealing with a serious issue involving sexual harassment, extortion, and other violations at the University.
Credible News Nigeria gathered that three instructors were charged with extorting money from students who passed their courses and using other students as their hired guns to carry out these nefarious deeds.
The release states: “The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has taken disciplinary actions against the following staff and students for various offences.
“Principal Executive Officer 11, abandoned his duty post for a considerable length of time. As a result, he was indicted for gross misconduct and suspended from duty for six months to serve as a deterrent to other officers
“Senior Executive Officer was indicted for fraudulent financial transaction concerning the University. She was suspended for six months on half salary.”
Moreover, after receiving payment from pupils, the reverend priest and another were both charged with encouraging exam fraud.
A lecturer who had cleared and graduated a student with twelve unfinished courses was charged with a crime.
The panel suggested that he be fired from his position with the university, that the grade be removed, and that other credentials like certificates and transcripts not be provided.
