Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a student, Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
In an expulsion letter and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, dated February 13, 2025, the university said the decision was sequel to the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
The student’s ruly behaviour on the lecturer gained widespread attention after a video surfaced online, showing Precious attacking Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.
The attack was after the interruption of a TikTok video she was recording on campus. The confrontation led to public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
The letter said the expulsion was with immediate effect, just as the university ordered Precious to vacate the premises and return any university property in her possession.
The 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 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.”
