IMSU Suspends Lecturer For Slapping Female Student

A lecturer at Imo State University in Owerri was given an indefinite suspension by the school’s administration after he allegedly slapped a female student and arrived late for class and didn’t have the required departmental attire.

The lecturer’s behaviour was called “uncouth, barbaric, and unbecoming” by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Ralph Njoku-Obi, who confirmed the development in a news release.

The following is taken from a section of the press release: “It has come to the attention of the Management of Imo State University, the viral video circulating around the world, about the indecent action of a University lecturer, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, of the Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of Imo State University, Owerri, against four students of the University.

“Management viewed the action of the lecturer as barbaric and unbecoming of such a person occupying that position.

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“At the end of Management meeting, held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Management approved the suspension of the lecturer, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, till further notice and has set up a three-man Disciplinary Committee, to unravel the immediate and remote causes that led to his uncouth behaviour.

“The general public and indeed, all Human Right Organizations, are hereby implored to allow the University to conduct a proper investigation and recommend appropriate sanctions, where necessary, in line with the staff conditions of service.

“Management will not accept any breach in the academic and moral standards expected of any lecturer, irrespective of how highly he is placed in the University and sincerely believe in rules of engagement, between lecturers and students. The University is on top of the game, as it affects the matter under review.”

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