By Wilson Adekumola
The management of the Imo State University, has suspended a lecturer at the Physiology Department, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne who reportedly slapped some female student.
According to Daily Post, his suspension was made known in a press statement signed on Wednesday in Owerri by the Deputy Registrar Head, Media and Public Relations, Ralph Njokuobi.
Ukamaka, a female student from the medical laboratory department, was repeatedly slapped by her lecturer after she arrived at class wearing an incorrect outfit for the department.
A video going viral on social media by Ukamaka’s classmates revealed the incident happened Last Friday in a lecture classroom at the Imo State University.
In a swift reaction, the IMSU management said, ” It has come to the notice of the Management of Imo State University the viral video circulating the globe about the indecorous actions of a lecturer of the University, Dr. Desmond lzunwanne of the Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of Imo State University, Owerri against four students of the University.
“Management views the action of the lecturer as barbaric and unbecoming of a person of his position.
“At the end of the Management meeting held on Tuesday 2 May 2023, Management approved the suspension of the Lecturer Dr. Desmond lzunwanne till further notice and has set up a three-man Disciplinary Committee to unravel the immediate and remote causes that led to his uncouth behaviour.
“The general public and indeed all Human Rights Organizations are hereby implored to allow the University conduct a proper investigation and recommend appropriate sanctions where necessary in line with the staff conditions of service.
“Management will not accept any breach in the academic and moral standards expected of any lecturer irrespective of how highly placed he is in the University and sincerely believe in rules of engagement between lecturers and students.
“The University is on top of the game as it affects the matter under review. Thanks for your understanding and patience.”