By Makinwa Emmanuel
Awka, Nigeria – February 14, 2025
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has expelled Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, a student from the Department of History and International Relations, following her assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The incident, which garnered widespread attention after a video surfaced online, involved Precious attacking the lecturer after he interrupted her while she was recording a TikTok video on campus.
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 Theatre and Film Studies, which was found to be gross misconduct and a 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. You are hereby expelled from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, with immediate effect.
“You are expected to vacate the University premises immediately and return any University property in your possession.”
The university’s decisive action underscores its commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding its code of conduct. The incident has sparked discussions on campus and beyond about student behavior and the appropriate use of social media within academic environments.
