UNIABUJA expels 100 students, rusticates 11 for exam malpractices

THE authorities of the University of Abuja have expelled no fewer than 100 students for their involvement in examination misconduct.

Those expelled comprised 72 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate students.

Head, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, added that the affected students were also advised to vacate the campus immediately.

He explained that five (5) undergraduate students were rusticated for One Academic Session, Three (3) were rusticated for One Semester, while three (3) had no case. Three (3) postgraduate students were also rusticated for One Academic Session.

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Yakoob noted that the Senate at its 174th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, 6th November 2019, had considered the report and recommendations of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee, and after due diligence, approved the expulsion/rustication of the students.

According to the statement, 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 showed 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.

Yakoob further disclosed that 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.

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.