The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has suspended three undergraduates from the Faculty of Law for two academic years over examination malpractice. The suspension, effective from 25 June 2026, will run until 24 June 2028, according to separate memos issued by the university's Registrar, Ambrose Ugwu, on Monday in Enugu.
Details of the Suspended Students
The affected students include two males and one female: Isong Ugwu (registration No. ESUT/2023030212973), Gad Nwosu (registration No. ESUT/2022030203441), and Roseline Nnamani (registration No. ESUT/2024030219772). The memos, made available to reporters, confirmed the disciplinary action.
Mr Ugwu stated that the Vice-Chancellor, Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, acting on behalf of the University Senate, approved the recommendations of the Senate Examinations Malpractice Committee. The registrar directed the suspended students to surrender any university property in their possession to their respective Heads of Department and vacate the university campus immediately.
Notification and Readmission Process
The university has informed the sponsors of the affected students and the National Universities Commission (NUC) about the development. According to Mr Ugwu, the students will be required to apply for readmission upon the expiration of their suspension in June 2028.
In a related development, another Faculty of Law student, Goodluck Iwuamadi (registration No. ESUT/2025030227502), was exonerated from an allegation of examination malpractice. Mr Ugwu said the exoneration was in line with the recommendation of the Senate Examinations Malpractice Committee.
Impact of the Decision
This disciplinary action underscores ESUT's commitment to maintaining academic integrity. The affected students face a two-year hiatus from their studies, with readmission contingent on formal application after June 2028. The university's actions, including notifying the NUC, highlight the seriousness of examination malpractice in Nigerian higher education.
