The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, has expelled a 300-level student of History and International Studies, Miss Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe.
The expulsion comes after a viral video showed Goddy-Mbakwe physically assaulting Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
According to a letter dated February 13, signed by the NAU Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor Modebelu, the Student Disciplinary Committee found Goddy-Mbakwe guilty of gross misconduct and violating the Students Disciplinary Regulations.
The committee’s recommendation to expel the student was approved by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu.
It read, “Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious with Registration number 2022044114. Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. 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 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 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.”
By Sunny A. David