The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has sanctioned a lecturer over alleged examination malpractice.
The university also expelled six students who took part in the misconduct and withdrew nine others over poor academic performance and registration issues.
The institution announced the decisions in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Uredo Omale, following the 167th Regular Senate Meeting held on August 26, 2026.
Students rewrote examination at lecturer’s residence
According to Omale, the six students rewrote an examination at the private residence of their lecturer, Dr Maji Okpanachi, several days after the original examination.
The case started with a security report, which the university referred to its Examination Misconduct Committee for investigation.
The committee later confirmed the report through statements from the lecturer and students, alongside other available records.
The investigation found that the students paid N10,000 each to Okpanachi to rewrite BOT102, Introduction to Plant Science, at his residence.
The university Senate subsequently referred Okpanachi to the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee for further action under the institution’s rules.
Nine students withdrawn over academic issues
In a separate decision, the Senate approved the withdrawal of nine students over poor academic performance.
The university also cited failure to meet registration requirements as another reason for the withdrawals.
The institution directed the affected students to return all university property in their possession before leaving the school.
These items include identity cards and other official materials belonging to the university.
PAAU vows to protect academic integrity
The Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof Salisu Ogbo Usman, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to academic excellence and discipline.
Usman said the institution would not tolerate conduct that could undermine the credibility of its examination and academic processes.
He commended the committees that investigated the case, describing their work as thorough and painstaking.
According to him, the outcome reflects the university’s determination to strengthen accountability and protect the integrity of its academic system.
The Vice-Chancellor urged staff and students to maintain proper academic conduct and comply with the university’s examination regulations.
