University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University’s Senate has approved the expulsion of 28 students and withdrew certificates of fifteen former students for various disciplinary offences.
A statement by Dr Habib Yakoob Acting Director Information Directorate of the University says the decision was taken at the 191st Regular Meeting of the Senate following consideration of the report and recommendations of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
It adds, the offences for which the affected students were found culpable include threat to life and assault, examination malpractice, conspiracy, burglary, theft, cult-related activities, possession and use of hard drugs, falsification of ‘O’ Level results as well as failure to appear before the disciplinary committee after repeated invitations.
Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates of
fifteen former students who failed to honour invitations by the Committee despite several notices.
Similarly, nine students were exonerated after investigations, while thirty-three others received warnings for various infractions, including conspiracy, hostel racketeering, and fighting.
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 stated that the institution would continue to uphold discipline and enforce its rules and regulations without compromise.
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