The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, has dismissed five staff members, including two professors, two senior lecturers, and one principal assistant registrar, for gross misconduct.
In a statement on Monday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, said the officers were dismissed at the 122nd meeting of the eighth Governing Council held on Friday.
Madubueze said those dismissed for misconduct include Prof. C.C. Nwabachili, immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Law and Prof. Chike Osegbue of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Others are Dr. I.H. Iheukwumere and Mr Emeka Nwabunnia, both from the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uli Campus, who were dismissed over sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other ethical misconduct.
Also on the list is Mrs Ifeoma Kakulu, a Principal Assistant Registrar and the Examination Officer for the Faculty of Law in the Exams Unit at the Igbariam Campus at the time of the offence.
The statement read, “The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, has dismissed five staff members, including two professors, two senior lecturers, and one principal assistant registrar for gross misconduct.
“The Council reaffirmed its stance on discipline and integrity, warning that actions tarnishing the university’s reputation would face severe consequences.
“The institution affirmed its stand on ensuring a safe, accountable, and forward-thinking atmosphere, aligning with the vision of building a ‘Now University and of the future’.”