UNIZIK Reacts to Video of its Female Student Allegedly Assaulting Lecturer, Launches Investigation

• The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has reacted to the viral incident involving its female student and a lecturer.
• The institution has commenced a full-scale investigation into the matter and urged the concerned parties and the public to remain calm
• The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the female student to be punished for her actions

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, popularly known as UNIZIK, has commenced a full-scale investigation into the trending incident of a female student allegedly assaulting a lecturer.

This was confirmed in a press release by the university on Monday, February 11.

A video of a female student's physical altercation with a male lecturer made the rounds on social media on Monday and sparked outrage.

UNIZIK calls for calm

In the press release signed by Njelita Louis O, the school's acting head of information, public relations and protocol, the female student involved in the viral incident was identified as Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a 300 level student in the department of history and international studies.

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The lecturer in the video was identified as Dr Chukwudi Okoye, an academic in the department of theatre arts and film studies.

According to the statement, UNIZIK's acting vice chancellor, Professor Joseph I Ikechebelu has ordered a full-scale, transparent and unbiased investigation into the incident.

The tertiary institution called for calm between the concerned parties and the public and promised to give further updates as necessary. A part of UNIZIK's press release shared on its Facebook page read:

"...In line with our core values of discipline, self-reliance, and excellence, and in adherence to the principles of fair hearing, equity, and justice, the Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, has ordered a full-scale, transparent, and unbiased investigation into the matter.

"We urge all concerned parties and members of the public to remain calm as we diligently pursue the truth..."

Below is a copy of UNIZIK's press release:

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UNIZIK student-lecturer incident sparks reactions

Tochukwu Amalu T-Mark said:

"The entire Nnamdi Azikiwe University is under scrutiny and not even the lady. The world is watching our action on the lady. This will show if UNIZIK is a school of Excellence, Discipline and Self Reliance."

Amos ChukwuEmeka Aleke said:

"Honestly before the investigation that girl shouf be on suspension while the investigation is on. The calmness from the Doc is top notch. Irrespective of what ever that girl has no moral justification to act in the manner as seen in that video. Suspend her now then after whatever you want to investigate expel her from the school.

"We are all watching and we shall see how you will handle this."

Chigozie Inwere said:

"If she was even studying anything that would have a positive impact in society tomorrow it would have been better. That video she was making is her only hope for survival after school. It is obvious she is already useless from school."

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Kingsley Ubani said:

"Unizik is actually the entity under scrutiny and not any of the parties involved.

"The viral nature of this matter has taken the onus of investigation away from the university.

"Public opinion has found the lady guilty. Anything contrary will be to the detriment of the image of the school.

"In this matter, Unizik can either save itself or the young lady and not both, regardless of whatever may have transpired beyond the viral visuals."

Alumnus writes UNIZIK VC about viral incident

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that an alumnus of UNIZIK had written to the vice chancellor on how to handle the female student who allegedly assaulted a lecturer.

The alumnus expressed worry that his alma mater known for its discipline now breeds students with zero discipline. His open letter in part read:

“..It is incumbent on a student from our days when you were teaching us at the medical school to immediately give in to a lecturer when he sought to correct us and to allow the lecturer correct any abnormality as the guardian to remind us the need to maintain good conduct to achieve discipline, a mantra of the school..."

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