A panel set up by the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (UNIZIK), to look into various offences in the institution has recommended the dismissal, suspension, and expulsion of more than 14 individuals comprising staff members and students.
Individuals implicated include a priest and three lecturers, with many students facing expulsion for offences like aiding and abetting exams and fraud, Daily Trust reports.
This is contained in a statement on Sunday issued by the Special Adviser to the Vice Chancellor for Public Relations and Special Duties, Dr Emmanuel Ojukwu.
“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 transactions concerning the university. She was suspended for six months on half salary,” the statement read.
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