THE management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has expelled third-year student Goddy Mbakwe Precious following a viral video that captured her assaulting a lecturer Chukwudi Okoye in the university’s Theatre Arts and Film Studies department. 

The expulsion was confirmed through a letter signed by the acting registrar, Victor I. Modebelu, on behalf of the acting vice-chancellor. 

According to the expulsion, Precious was found guilty of gross misconduct in violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations. 

“Consequently, the acting vice-chancellor 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,” the letter read.

The letter, issued on February 13, 2025, directed the student to vacate the university premises immediately and return any property in her possession. 

The university noted that the decision came after a full review by the university’s disciplinary committee and subsequent approval by the university’s Senate.

The statement ended with the management of the university, pledging to remain committed to maintaining the integrity of the institution by upholding discipline, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for learning, and fostering the development of scholars and leaders in character and excellence.

Recall that the management said it had on February 11, launched an investigation into the viral video of the altercations, which sparked mixed reactions on social media.

The events leading to the expulsion began on February 11, when a series of videos posted on social media showed a tense encounter between Precious and Okoye. 

The altercation began when Okoye walked into Precious who was taking a video along the university hallway. The situation escalated, with other videos showing Precious grabbing Okoye’s shirt and tearing it. She also bit the man on the wrist. Throughout the process, Okoye was seen as maintaining his composure and not retaliating.