By Sunny A. David, Awka
The Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State, has approved the dismissal of four staff members over various acts of misconduct, including alleged extortion of students, examination malpractice and theft of university property
The affected employees are Dr Edward Egwuaba of the Department of Sociology; Mr Ohakaba Romanus of the Security Department, Uli Campus; and Mr Obinna Adams and Mr Okochichi Vincent, both of the Security Unit at the Igbariam Campus.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the decision followed the consideration of a disciplinary report by the institution’s Governing Council.
According to him, the offences committed by the affected staff included allegedly demanding money from students in exchange for manipulating examination results.
Some of the dismissed employees were also found to have neglected their security responsibilities, an act reportedly linked to the escape of a suspect who was in custody.
The dismissal was approved at the 123rd meeting of the university’s 8th Governing Council, presided over by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Azikiwe Onwualu.
The university explained that the disciplinary measures were intended to strengthen accountability, uphold professional standards and promote discipline among its workforce.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting students’ welfare, safeguarding institutional property, maintaining the credibility of its academic processes and preserving the university’s reputation.
The Governing Council further emphasised that integrity, transparency, responsibility and excellence would remain core values guiding the administration of the state-owned institution.
