In a bold move to uphold academic integrity and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s higher education system, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students for engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.
The disciplinary action was approved during the institution’s 125th Senate Regular Meeting, based on the recommendations of the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee, as revealed in a press statement issued on Saturday by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, the institution’s Head of Information and Protocol.
> “UMYU remains committed to preserving the sanctity of its academic standards and will not hesitate to sanction any act that undermines the integrity of its examinations,” the university declared.
The university’s zero-tolerance policy on academic dishonesty was made unmistakably clear with the mass expulsion, which serves as both a stern warning and a deterrent to other students.
Beyond the expulsion, five additional students were rusticated for two semesters in the upcoming 2024/2025 academic session, with their compromised exam papers cancelled. Furthermore, two other students received formal written warnings, which will remain on their permanent academic records.
UMYU’s management reaffirmed its stance on upholding excellence and discipline across all academic operations.
> “Students have been urged to adhere strictly to academic rules and avoid any form of malpractice, as future violations will be met with equally strict consequences,” the statement concluded.
This sweeping crackdown reflects the university’s unwavering resolve to maintain high academic standards, even as concerns over widespread examination malpractice continue to haunt Nigerian institutions. UMYU’s action sends a powerful message: there will be no compromise when it comes to academic integrity.
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