The Senate of the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the expulsion of 28 students and the withdrawal of certificates from 15 former students over various disciplinary offences.
According to a statement issued by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of the Information Directorate, the decision was reached during the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after the consideration of a report and recommendations submitted by the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
The affected students were found guilty of offences including threat to life and assault, examination malpractice, conspiracy, burglary, theft, cult-related activities, possession and use of hard drugs, falsification of ‘O’ Level results, and failure to honour repeated invitations to appear before the disciplinary committee.
The Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates of 15 former students who failed to respond to several invitations by the committee.
Meanwhile, nine students were cleared of wrongdoing following investigations, while 33 others received warnings for infractions such as conspiracy, hostel racketeering, and fighting.
The Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.
He stressed that the institution will continue to enforce its rules and uphold discipline without compromise.
