BY BETI ONU
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a 300-level student of History and International Studies, Chimamaka Precious Goddy-Mbakwe.
Goddy-Mbakwe is the lady spotted in a viral video clip assaulting Dr Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies for allegedly obstructing her TikTok video.
According to a letter dated February 13, signed by the NAU Acting Registrar, Mr Victor Modebelu and copied to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph Ikechebelu and 13 other offices, the student was found wanting by the committee investigating the issue.
It read, “Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious with Registration number 2022044114. Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The Acting Vice-Chancellor has received the report from the Student Disciplinary Committee on the case of your assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre 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.”
