UNICAL sacks eight over examination fraud, others

The University of Calabar has taken decisive action against nine staff members, dismissing eight and delaying the promotion of one, for a range of offenses including examination misconduct, absenteeism, and abandonment of duty. The university registrar, Dr. Icha Chukwuka, confirmed the decision, which was made at the institution's 174th Governing Council meeting.

Among those dismissed are Professor Emilia Oyira for alleged examination misconduct, and four others for absence from duty. Other dismissals include a staff member for vandalizing armored cables, another for falsifying examination results, and one for unauthorized withdrawal of funds from an alumni account. The university management emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards unethical practices.

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No fewer than nine (9) staff of the University of Calabar, teaching and non-teaching, have found themselves at the wrong end of the institution’s disciplinary rod for sundry offences.

This disciplinary action underscores the University of Calabar's commitment to upholding standards of integrity and excellence in service delivery under the administration of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Offiong Offiong. The university aims to rebrand itself on a foundation of ethical conduct.

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The administration of the Vice Chancellor; Prof. Offiong Offiong remains committed to rebranding the institution on the foundation of integrity, excellence in service delivery and zero tolerance for all forms of unethical practices.