UNIZIK Expels Student for Assaulting Lecturer Over Viral TikTok Incident

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, for assaulting a lecturer from the Department of Theatre and Film Studies.

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

The incident, which sparked public outrage after a viral video surfaced online, reportedly occurred when Dr. Chukwudi Okoye interrupted a TikTok video Precious was recording on campus, leading to a physical altercation.

Following the disciplinary ruling, the university directed Precious to vacate the premises immediately and return any university property in her possession.

UNIZIK’s administration emphasized that the expulsion reaffirms its commitment to maintaining discipline within the institution.