The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, over her physical assault on a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
The expulsion was approved by the University Senate, following a recommendation by the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found Precious’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations.
The incident, which was captured on video and went viral online, involved Precious attacking the lecturer after he interrupted a TikTok video she was recording on campus. The confrontation sparked public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
In an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, the university stated that the decision followed 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 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. VC 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.”
