Education
Lecturer Filmed Pants Down In Alleged Sexual Misconduct Now Suspended
In a shocking development, the Abia State University, Uturu, (ABSU) has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, for three months following allegations of sexual harassment against one of his female students.
A letter signed by the registrar of ABSU, Dr Acho Elendu, dated July 30, 2024, stated that Ndukwe would be investigated and would lose half of his pay “in line with the University Conditions of Service pending the conclusion of the investigation for which a panel has been set up.”
The letter described the suspended lecturer’s actions as an “embarrassment” to ABSU.
GWG.ng earlier reported that the disgraced lecturer, had repeatedly been accused of sexually harassing, intimidating and extorting female students of the department.
A viral social media video obtained by GWG.ng on Monday, showed Dr. Ndukwe completely pants down on his knees, while being interrogated by several individuals in a room.
GWG.ng earlier reported that University school media, (ABSU Hub) disclosed that Ndukwe was, allegedly set up by a final-year female student whom he was accused of continuously sexually harassing and intimidating.
The female student he had allegedly been harassing for over two years collaborated with others to set him up at a popular hotel in Umuahia, where he was caught pants down, pleading not to be exposed.
According to the letter, a panel has been established to further investigate the suspended Dr. Ndukwe “pending the conclusion of the investigation.”
He said, “Following the disturbing online video clip involving you, trending on social media, which has brought embarrassment to Abia State University, (ABSU) the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Authorities, has approved your immediate suspension from duty for three months, in the first instance, with half salary, in line with the University Conditions of Service pending the conclusion of the investigation for which a panel has been set up.
“You are to hand over any university property in your possession to your Head of Department.
“By this notice, all relevant authorities of the university are to note, for strict compliance.”
Screenshot of letter below 👇
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