IMT suspends exams over student’s death on campus
By Jeffrey Agbo
The management of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu has announced the suspension of exams over the death of Chiamaka Ozoigbondu, a student of Peaceland College, Enugu in a road accident on campus on Monday.
The varsity’s Acting Rector, Dr Emeka Ejim, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
Ejim also stated that the two other students who were injured in the accident are receiving medical care.
According to him, the institute sympathised with the family of the deceased and extended its condolences to those affected by the sad development.
“Our prayer is that such an incident does not occur again,” he added.
Ejim said the decision to suspend all outstanding exams was taken at an emergency joint meeting of the management and academic board of IMT on Wednesday.
“A three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, be observed by staff and students for the repose of the soul of Ozoigbondu and against a recurrence of such a sad incident.
“IMT management will collaborate with security agencies and the bereaved family to ensure that justice is done and seen to be done in this matter.
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“All forms of celebration on campus after examinations are hereby banned.
“Students, who wish to celebrate after their exams, can do so outside the IMT premises,” he added.
Ejim also stated that students found celebrating within the institute “would face expulsion and no amount of pressure would make IMT to rescind it”.
He explained that the speed limit for all vehicles within the campus shall not exceed 20-km per hour and any driver found violating the rule shall be arrested and handed over to the law enforcement agents.
“Law enforcement officers should not escort students into IMT for any reason.
“Their presence makes it impossible for IMT security men to control these students.
“Subsequent examinations in the
institute shall be conducted under strict supervision, with all the participating students wearing their departmental uniforms and identity cards.
“All the students shall sign a code of conduct to be of good behaviour.
“The use of ‘pass’ at the gate shall henceforth be enforced,” he added.
