By Our Reporter
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
In an expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, signed by Acting Registrar Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, the university explained that the decision followed the Student Disciplinary Committee’s recommendation, which found the student’s actions to be a severe violation of the university’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
The incident, which became widely discussed after a video surfaced online, involved Precious attacking Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer, after he interrupted her while recording a TikTok video on campus. This confrontation sparked public outrage, prompting calls for disciplinary action.
The expulsion is effective immediately, and the university has instructed Precious to leave the campus and return any university property in her possession.
The official letter read, “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 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.”