The Imo State University management (IMSU), Owerri, suspended her lecturer, Dr. Desmond Izuwanne, following an alleged assault on a student.
A while back, a video circulated online showed when a lecturer slapping a student for wearing a mufti to his class and also coming late.
The said student is pregnant and had gone to the hospital, but because she couldn’t go home to change, she headed straight to school.
Even when the student was trying to explain to the lecturer the reason why she came late, Desmond still went on with his actions.
The Suspension of the IMSU Lecturer
After a meeting held on Tuesday, 2 May 2023, the school’s administration gave the go-ahead to the suspension of the lecturer till further notice.
In a statement released on Wednesday,3rd May 2023, the spokesperson of the University, Ralph Njokuobi, revealed that Desmond’s action was “barbaric and unbecoming.”
The statement reads:
“It has come to the notice of the Management of the Imo State University that the viral video circulating around the globe about the indecorous actions of a lecturer of the university, Dr Desmond lzunwanne of the Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of the Imo State University, Owerri, against four students of the university.
Management viewed the action of the lecturer as barbaric and unbecoming of such a person occupying that position. At the end of the management meeting held on Tuesday, 2 May 2023, management approved the suspension of the lecturer, Dr Desmond lzunwanne, till further notice and has set up a three-man disciplinary committee to unravel the immediate and remote causes that led to his uncouth behaviour.
The management has assured the general public of a proper investigation and sanctions where needed.
Management will not accept any breach in the academic and moral standards expected of any lecturer, irrespective of how highly he is placed in the university and sincerely believe in rules of engagement between lecturers and students. The University is on top of the game as it affects the matter under review. Thanks for your understanding and patience.”
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