UNILAG Expels 125, Suspends 198 Students

The Management of  the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has expelled 125 students and rusticated 198 others for various offences, including examination malpractices during last academic session.

It was learnt that the list of the affected students were published on the university’s website, yesterday, Sunday, October 16, NAN reports.

The institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mr Toyin Adebule, confirmed the expulsion and estimation to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos yesterday,

Adebule told NAN that the university “will soon publish and display the names and photographs of the students in the media.’’

He said that the action was in line with the university’s zero tolerance on malpractices and other vices in campus.

“Yes we have published some names on our website and these students will be punished in various degrees, depending on the severity.

“Last session, a number of students were caught in various forms of malpractices during their examinations.

“Some were found cheating during the examination with “micro sheets” while others were hired as surrogates to write papers for others.

“Others were caught smoking weeds (Marijuana) right in their halls of residence by their colleagues and reported to the university authorities.

“For those who were caught impersonating, writing examinations for others, they will face outright expulsion,’’ Adebule said.

Adebule said the other categories of students, such as those caught with micro sheets and the smokers, would face suspension ranging from two to four semesters.