The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, has suspended a lecturer, Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, for allegedly assaulting a male student, identified as Chidera.

Ifeanyichukwu, a facilitator in the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre of the polytechnic, was seen in a viral video assaulting the student on Thursday.

His suspension was communicated to him in a letter with reference FPN/TEDC/80/1, dated March 14, 2025, and signed by the Director of TEDC, Okoye P.C.

The letter reads, “You are hereby suspended from duty as a facilitator in the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident that occurred yesterday, March 13, 2025, at the site of your entrepreneurship training.”

A video that surfaced late Thursday showed the suspended facilitator slapping Chidera furiously before kicking him off balance, causing the student to fall.

Ifeanyichukwu was also seen walking away, visibly angry, after attacking the student.

The video attracted widespread shares and heavy criticism from the public.

Saturday PUNCH gathered that the suspended facilitator has apologised to the student for his actions.

In the apology letter, the lecturer expressed his “sincerest apology” for his behaviour which was “not only unprofessional but…also caused you harm and distress”.

“I want you to know that I take full responsibility for my actions, and I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering I caused you. I understand that my apology cannot erase the past, but I hope it can be a step towards healing and moving forward.

“Please know that I am committed to changing my behavior and ensuring that all my students feel safe, respected, and supported in the classroom. I will do everything in my power to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future,” Okoroafor’s letter read in part. (Daily Sun: Text, Excluding Headline)

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The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, have expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, over her assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

In an official expulsion letter dated February 13, 2025, and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mr. Victor I. Modebelu, the university stated that the decision followed the recommendation of the Student Disciplinary Committee, which found the student’s actions to be a gross violation of the institution’s disciplinary regulations, specifically Regulation 4 (SDR).

The incident, which gained widespread attention after a video surfaced online, reportedly involved Precious attacking the lecturer identified as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.

The attack followed the interruption of a TikTok video she was recording on campus. The confrontation led to public outrage and calls for disciplinary action.

According to the letter, the expulsion takes immediate effect, with the university directing Precious to vacate the premises and return any university property in her possession.

This development marks a decisive move by the UNIZIK administration in maintaining discipline within the institution, and it generated widespread reactions.

The letter read, “The Ag. Vice-Chancellor has received the report from the Student Disciplinary Committee on the case of your assault on a lecturer from the Department of Theater and Film Studies, which was found to be a gross misconduct and violation of the Students Disciplinary Regulations particularly Regulation 4 (SDR).

“Consequently, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor has, 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.

“You are expected to vacate the University premises immediately and return any University property in your possession.”

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