The controversial UNIZIK female student, who recently made headlines for assaulting her lecturer, has officially been expelled from the institution. The expulsion was confirmed through a statement issued by the university’s management, which has sparked considerable discussion both within the school and on social media.
The student, identified as Precious Mbakwe, was involved in an incident where she physically assaulted her lecturer after he interrupted her TikTok live video. The altercation, which went viral, caused a public uproar, and the university quickly became the center of controversy as people debated the severity of her actions and the subsequent response from the administration.
In light of the incident, the university management stated that the school’s disciplinary committee held a meeting to review the case. After carefully considering the situation, the committee determined that the student’s behavior was unacceptable and constituted a gross violation of the university’s Student Disciplinary Regulations. As a result, they made the decision to expel her, which was then approved by the Acting Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the University Senate.
The university's statement confirmed that the expulsion is effective immediately, meaning that Precious Mbakwe is required to leave the university premises without delay. Additionally, the statement mentioned that she must return any property belonging to the university that she still has in her possession, further highlighting the seriousness of the university’s disciplinary actions against her.
The statement further read:
“EXPULSION FROM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
The AS. 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.”
This expulsion has been a topic of widespread discussion, with many people expressing strong opinions about the fairness of the punishment. The decision has sparked debates about student conduct, the role of social media in academic environments, and the consequences of such behaviors within university settings.
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