Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has expelled 57 students for taking part in different kinds of exam malpractice.
The university announced this in a statement released on Saturday by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, Head of Information and Protocol.
The decision was made during the university’s 125th Senate meeting after the Examination Misconduct Committee investigated the students’ actions.
According to the statement, the committee looked into exam offences across different faculties before presenting its findings.
In addition to the expulsions, five other students were suspended for two semesters during the 2024/2025 session. Their exam papers were also cancelled. Two more students received written warnings, which will stay on their academic records.
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The university said these actions show that it will not tolerate any form of cheating.
“UMYU remains committed to preserving the sanctity of its academic standards and will not hesitate to sanction any act that undermines the integrity of its examinations,” the statement said.
It added, “Students have been urged to adhere strictly to academic rules and avoid any form of malpractice, as future violations will be met with equally strict consequences.”