The Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, for three months following allegations of sexual harassment against a female student.
A letter signed by the school’s registrar, Dr. Acho Elendu, dated July 30, 2024, and obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday, stated that Ndukwe would be investigated and would lose half of his pay “in line with the University Conditions of Service pending the conclusion of the investigation for which a panel has been set up.”
The letter described the suspended lecturer’s actions as an “embarrassment” to the university.
The disgraced lecturer had reportedly been accused multiple times of sexually harassing, intimidating, and extorting female students in the department.
A viral social media video seen by MUK TV on Thursday showed Ndukwe on his knees, being interrogated by several individuals in a room.
It was revealed that he had been allegedly set up by a final-year female student whom he had continuously harassed and intimidated.
To expose the predatory lecturer, a female student he had allegedly harassed for over two years collaborated with others to set him up at a popular hotel in Umuahia, where he was caught pants down, pleading not to be exposed.
The viral short video showed Ndukwe with bloodied lips and visible bruises.
According to the letter, a panel has been established to further investigate the suspended lecturer.
The letter stated, “Following the disturbing online video clip involving you, trending on social media, which has brought embarrassment to Abia State University, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Authorities, has approved your immediate suspension from duty for three months, in the first instance, with half salary, in line with the University Conditions of Service pending the conclusion of the investigation for which a panel has been set up.”
“You are to hand over any university property in your possession to your Head of Department. By this notice, all relevant authorities of the university are to note, for strict compliance.”
