UNIZIK expels student for assaulting lecturer over TikTok video
By Jeffrey Agbo
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (UNIZIK) has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.
In a letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by Acting Registrar Mr. Victor Modebelu, the university stated that the decision was based on the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee. The committee found Precious guilty of gross misconduct, violating the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).
The incident, which gained widespread attention after a video surfaced online, involved Precious attacking Dr. Chukwudi Okoye following his interruption of a TikTok video she was recording on campus. The altercation sparked public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
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The university emphasised that the expulsion takes immediate effect, directing Precious to vacate the premises and return any university property in her possession.
“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),” the letter stated.
“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.”
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