The Governing Authorities of Abia state University Uturu, has suspended the lecturer of Mass communication department, Dr Udochukwu Ndukwe, who was involved in a disturbing video clip that has been trending in the social media.
The suspension, which is for three(3) months in the first instance, with half salary, will be pending the conclusion of the investigation panel already set up to look into the matter.
“Following the disturbing online video clip involving you, trending in the social media, which has brought embarrassment to Abia State University, the Vice-chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Authorities, has approved your immediate suspension from duty for three (3) months in the first instance, with half salary, in line with the University conditions of service, pending the conclusion of investigation, for which a panel has been set” the suspension letter partly reads.
The suspended lecturer was further directed to hand over any University property in his possession to his head of department, and requests all relevant authorities of the University to note for strict compliance.