The Nnamdi Azikiwe University,NAU, has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, the student seen in a viral video assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The decision was announced in a statement on Friday by the Acting Registrar, Victor Modebelu.
Modebelu said the Acting Vice-Chancellor approved the report of the Student Disciplinary Committee which recommended the student’s dismissal.
According to him, the committee report found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
“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.”
