Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State,
expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious from the Department of History and
International Studies on Valentine's Day. This decision followed her assault on
Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, a lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
A letter dated February 13, 2025, signed by the
university's Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, on behalf of the Senate
Committee, confirmed the expulsion. The Student Disciplinary Committee had
found Precious guilty of violating the institution's Disciplinary Regulations,
specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
The incident, which sparked widespread outrage,
occurred when Dr. Okoye interrupted Precious's TikTok video recording on
campus. A video of the confrontation went viral online, prompting calls for
disciplinary action.
The expulsion took immediate
effect, with the university ordering Precious to vacate the premises and return
all university property in her possession. This move demonstrates the
university's commitment to maintaining discipline and order within the
institution.
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.”