The Management of the University of Calabar has suspended a 400-level student of the Department of Sociology, Miss Olunkanmi Oluwafoyin, over alleged unruly behaviour that endangered lives and property on the university campus.
The suspension is contained in a press release signed by the Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Calabar. The release stated that Oluwafoyin was reported to have driven recklessly against traffic at high speed within the campus on Feb. 8, with some students hanging precariously on the doors and booth of her car.
The student’s suspension is effective immediately pending the outcome of the matter which has been referred to the Students’ Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.
Following the announcement of the suspension, there have been mixed reactions from students and members of the public. Some have commended the university’s decision to discipline the student for her reckless behavior, while others have criticized the severity of the punishment.
In response to the criticisms, the university management issued a statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining discipline and order on campus. The statement explained that the suspension was necessary to ensure the safety of students and prevent a repeat of such incidents.
The statement also noted that the university had a responsibility to uphold the ues of academic excellence and good conduct, and that any behavior that contradicted those ues would not be tolerated.
Meanwhile, some students have expressed concern over the impact of the suspension on the affected student’s academic progress. They have called for a review of the decision, arguing that a less severe punishment would have been more appropriate.
It is unclear when the Students’ Disciplinary Committee will conclude its investigation and make a final decision on the matter. However, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about the role of discipline in academic institutions and the responsibility of students to uphold the ues of their respective institutions.
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