Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding one of its students, Miss Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, who allegedly killed the Chief Executive Officer of SuperTV,Usifo Ataga.
Ogundipe disclosed that regardless of the travails Chidinma might be going through, there are available records that show she is a bonafide student of the institution.
Ogundipe made the statement during a press conference to announce the activities lined up for the 51st Convocation Ceremony of the institution on Wednesday.
He said, “From the records available to us, Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, is a student of the University of Lagos who was born on December 12, 1999, from Abia State.
“From our records, her next of kin is Mr Onoh Ojukwu. She is a student of this great university(UNILAG) whether she is a part-time or full-time student. Her matriculation number is 170912015.
“We cannot deny the fact that she is a student of the university,” he said.
On measures taken by the management of the university in handling her case, Ogundipe answered that due process was being followed.
“Since the case has become a national matter that is being handled by the police, the university is handling the administrative aspect of the issue, ” UNILAG VC said.
WuzupNigeria reported that Chidinma was paraded by the police last week for the murder of Usifo Ataga.
