Nigerian University Expels 28 Students; Reason Emerges

The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students for various disciplinary offences.

Dr Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Information and University Relations, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the decision was taken at the 191st Regular Meeting of the Senate held on Thursday, January 29, at the institution’s main campus, following consideration of the report and recommendations of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).

According to the University, the offences for which the affected students were found culpable included threat to life and assault, examination malpractice, conspiracy, burglary, theft, cult-related activities, possession and use of hard drugs, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the University portal for admission, as well as failure to appear before the disciplinary committee after repeated invitations.

In addition, the Senate approved the withdrawal of certificates of 15 former students who failed to honour invitations by the Committee despite several notices.

Nine students were exonerated after investigations, while 33 others received warnings for various infractions, including conspiracy, hostel racketeering, and fighting.

Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

He said: “The academic integrity of the University is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned. Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence.”

The Vice-Chancellor commended the Student Disciplinary Committee for its thorough handling of the cases and urged students to conduct themselves responsibly and avoid actions that could jeopardise their academic pursuits.

He added that the University would continue to strengthen student engagement, counselling, and orientation programmes aimed at promoting responsible conduct and preventing disciplinary infractions.