Senate also withdraws 15 certificates, clears nine students, and issues warnings to 33 others following disciplinary review.

The University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, has expelled 28 students over offences ranging from examination malpractice to drug possession.

The decision was taken at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting, where the Senate unanimously adopted the recommendations of the Student Disciplinary Committee after reviewing its report.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob.

“The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of twenty-eight students over various disciplinary offences,” the statement read.

The affected students were found guilty of serious misconduct, including assault, conspiracy, burglary, theft, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the university portal for admission, as well as possession and use of hard drugs.

In addition, the Senate approved the withdrawal of certificates earlier issued to 15 former students who failed to appear before the disciplinary committee despite repeated invitations.

Meanwhile, nine students were cleared of the allegations against them after investigations, while 33 others received warnings for offences such as hostel racketeering, conspiracy, and fighting.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, said the university would not compromise its standards or tolerate actions capable of undermining academic integrity.

“The academic integrity of the university is of high value, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned,” he said.

“Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence.”

He further stated that the institution remains committed to ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for both students and staff.