A lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (name withheld) has allegedly flogged a female student of the school for not wearing a prescribed uniform.
The student who is from the department of economics was flogged for not putting on Ankara uniform. The lecturer, acoording to reports also seized her personal effects, including her shoes
But there is pressure on the student union government to take decisive action as students are brewing for a mass protest sources have said.
One of the sources said, “There is pressure on the students’ union government to take action on the matter or we (students) will paralyse academic activities in the university for days.
“Can you imagine! Where has this happened before that a lecturer would flog an undergraduate for any reason. Are we in nursery and primary school? This is unacceptable; this is unheard of. We must get to the root of this.
“The girl in question is still in pains because of the beating she received from this callous lecturer which left her body swollen and bleeding with injuries. This belongs to the hobbesian era.
The dean of faculty of social science of the university, Prof Uche Nwogwugwu, told The PUNCH that the matter is under investigation and if the lecturer was found culpable, he’ll face a desciplinary action.
Nwogwugwu said, “A thorough investigation shall be conducted on the matter and if the allegations are true, the lecturer will definitely face the wrath of the Vice Chancellor.
“There is need to find out the actual reason behind the beating of the female student. If it is confirmed to be true the lecturer will not go unpunished.
He added, “It is true that the University management under the leadership of the VC, Prof. Charles Esimone, instituted a law prohibiting indecent dressing on campus, that does not in anyway empower any lecturer or staff of the Institution to take laws into their hands without recourse to authorities.”
