David Umahi varsity expels 8 students, 23 others facing disciplinary actions over alleged misconduct
Eight students of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, in Ebonyi State, have been expelled from the institution, while twenty three others are facing disciplinary actions for breaching the institution’s moral guidelines.
The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Jesse Uneke, made stated this during the 3rd Matriculation Ceremony of 2023/2024 academic session on Saturday.
Uneke, who spoke extensively on the vision of the school-of-the-art institution’s plan to raise quality graduates, said that the university maintains very strict discipline which are unforgiven when violated.
“This university maintains very strict discipline, the university rules and regulations are unforgiving when they are violated.
“Between the last matriculation and present, the Senate of the university approved disciplinary actions on a total of 31 students depending on the magnitude of their offences.
“Eight students were expelled, 3 students received one year suspension, 7 students received one semester suspension, 2 students received two months suspension, 6 students received one month suspension, 1 student received two weeks suspension, and 4 students received warning letter,” the VC said.
He commended the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the State Governor, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, the founder of the school who is now Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the host community for their support.
Prof Uneke enjoined parents to continue supporting the school as to achieve the vision of building the overall best university in the country that would serve in both educational and medical tourism.
Meanwhile, the university matriculated over 800 students in 14 various departments and awarded cash gifts to best performing students with approximate 5.00GP.
