Unical suspends lecturer for allegedly issuing fake certificates to students

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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended a lecturer, Dr. Emmanuel Effiong, for allegedly issuing fake certificates to students.

According to a statement released by the university's Public Relations Officer, Dr. Effiong was suspended indefinitely by the university's Senate, following an investigation into the allegations.

The statement said that the lecturer was accused of issuing fake certificates to students, including a Master's degree certificate, without the knowledge and approval of the university's authorities.

The university's Senate, in its decision, described the lecturer's actions as "unprofessional, unethical, and a breach of the university's regulations and policies."

The statement also said that the university has launched an investigation into the matter and has set up a committee to look into the allegations and recommend appropriate sanctions.

The university has also assured students and the general public that it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and will not tolerate any form of academic fraud or malpractice.

It is worth noting that the university has also notified the relevant authorities, including the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nigerian Police, about the incident.

The suspension of the lecturer is seen as a major step in addressing the issue and ensuring that academic integrity is maintained in the university.

Source: The Punch Newspaper