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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), located in Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for slapping Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

The expulsion was confirmed in a letter dated February 13, 2025, signed by the Acting Registrar, Victor I. Modebelu.

According to the university, this decision followed the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee, which concluded that the student’s actions violated the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).

The letter, titled “EXPULSION FROM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,” stated: “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). “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.”