The Senate of the University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the expulsion of 28 students for offences ranging from examination malpractice to drug possession and other forms of serious misconduct.
The decision was taken at the institution’s 191st regular Senate meeting after members reviewed and adopted the report of the Student Disciplinary Committee.
The announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob.
According to the statement, the affected students were found guilty of offences including assault, conspiracy, burglary, theft, falsification of O’ Level results uploaded to the university portal for admission, as well as possession and use of hard drugs.
The Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates previously issued to 15 former students who failed to honour repeated invitations from the disciplinary committee.
Additionally, nine students were exonerated after investigations found no evidence of wrongdoing, while 33 others received warnings for infractions such as hostel racketeering, conspiracy, and fighting.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, said the university would not lower its standards or tolerate actions that threaten academic integrity and campus safety.
He emphasised that maintaining academic standards remains paramount and assured that appropriate sanctions would be applied to those found culpable. He added that beyond discipline, the institution is focused on guiding students toward responsible citizenship and academic excellence.
Fawehinmi further stated that the university remains committed to providing a safe and conducive learning environment for both students and staff, while strengthening engagement, counselling, and orientation programmes to promote good conduct and prevent future violations.