Nigerian University Rusticates, Expels 13 Students, Explains Why
- Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has expelled and rusticated 13 of its students over gross misconduct
- The information officer of FUGUS, Umar Usman, said seven students were expelled while six others rusticated
- Usman said the offences committed by the students contravened the provision in the Students’ Handbook
Gusau, Zamfara state - Thirteen students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) in Zamfara State have been expelled and rusticated for various offences.
The information officer of the University, Umar Usman, made this known in a press release issued on Wednesday, July 19 in Gusau, Nigerian Tribune reported.
Source: UGC
Usman explained that seven students were expelled and six rusticated for gross misconduct.
He disclosed that the decision to rusticate and expelled the student was taken on July 5, during the 82nd meeting.
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According to the statement, the affected students were from the departments of Educational Foundation, Business Administration, Microbiology, Economics, Science Education, Plant Science/Biotechnology, and Political Science.
The rusticated students received penalties ranging from one to two semesters.
“The expulsions and rustications were conveyed on 7th July 2023 by the University’s Acting Academic Secretary, Malam Mu’awiyya Bello, on behalf of the Registrar, Malam Yakubu Audu Anivbassa.”
“The students were punished for different offences/misconducts, including burglary and stealing, assault, circulation of unverified information via social media, and examination malpractice.”
“These offences have contravened the provisions of Section A, item (xxv), Page 62; Page 68, item (iv) on Regulations Governing the Conduct of Students; and Section L, Page 69 – 73, item (i – xxv) of the Students’ Handbook.”
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Source: Legit.ng
