Lokoja varsity expels 13 students over examination malpractice

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LOKOJA VARSITY EXPELS 13 STUDENTS OVER EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

The Kogi State University (KSU) has expelled 13 students for engaging in examination malpractice during the 2019/2020 academic session.

According to a statement issued by the university's Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abdullahi Zakari, the students were found guilty of various forms of examination malpractice, including cheating, impersonation, and unauthorized use of mobile phones during exams.

The statement said that the university's Examination Malpractice Committee, which was set up to investigate the allegations, found the students guilty and recommended their expulsion from the institution.

The affected students, who were identified as undergraduate students in various faculties, were said to have committed the offenses during the first and second semester exams of the 2019/2020 academic session.

The university's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Michael Olanrewaju Ogunmola, was quoted as saying that the institution would not tolerate any form of examination malpractice, and that any student found guilty of such offense would be severely punished.

"We will not compromise on our academic standards and integrity. We will continue to monitor and investigate any form of examination malpractice, and any student found guilty will face the full weight of the law," Professor Ogunmola said.

The university's decision to expel the 13 students is seen as a strong warning to other students who may be tempted to engage in examination malpractice. It is also a demonstration of the institution's commitment to maintaining academic integrity and upholding its standards.

The affected students have been asked to return their students' identity cards and any other university property in their possession. They have also been advised to appeal the decision within 21 days if they feel that the punishment is unfair.