Over 100 students of the University of Abuja have been expelled by the
university’s Senate for their involvement in examination misconduct.
Those expelled, according to a statement, Sunday, by Dr. Habib Yakoob,
Head, Information and University Relations, of the institution, “comprise 72
undergraduate and 28 postgraduate students.”
The development followed the consideration of the report and
recommendations of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee, of the
university’s Senate at its 174th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, 6th
November 2019.
Also, according to the statement, “Three postgraduate students were also
rusticated for one academic session.”
“Among the undergraduate students
expelled, 27 were in 400 Level; 19 in 300 Level, 16 in 200 Level, Two students
in 100 Level, 5 others in their 5th, 6th, and 7th Session.
“The breakdown also shows that 47 of the expelled students were from
Faculty of Science, 23 from Faculty of Management Sciences, 20 from Faculty of
Social Sciences, while 10 others cut across various Faculties.
“The affected students have since been directed to handover any university
property in their possession, including identity card, to their heads of
department and unit and to vacate the campus immediately.
“The University of Abuja wishes to reiterate that it is determined to
ensure academic discipline among its staff and students and that those who
violate the rules and regulations of the institution would be appropriately
disciplined.”