By Felix Khanoba
The Senate of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has approved the expulsion of 28 students and the withdrawal of certificates from 15 graduates.
The decision was reached at the 191st Regular Meeting of the Senate held on Thursday 28 January 2026 at the University’s Main Campus, after deliberating on the report and recommendations submitted by the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, the institution disclosed that the affected students were found guilty of a range of disciplinary violations.
“The offences for which the affected students were found culpable include threat to life and assault, examination malpractice, conspiracy, burglary, theft, cult-related activities, possession and use of hard drugs, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the University portal for admission, as well as failure to appear before the disciplinary committee after repeated invitations,” the statement said.
It further stated that: “Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates of fifteen former students who failed to honour invitations by the Committee despite several notices.
“Similarly, nine students were exonerated after investigations, while thirty-three others received warnings for various infractions, including conspiracy, hostel racketeering, and fighting.”
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, reaffirmed the University’s resolve to sustain a secure and enabling academic environment.
He stressed that the institution would not relent in enforcing its regulations and maintaining discipline across campus.
The Vice-Chancellor praised the Student Disciplinary Committee for its painstaking review of the cases and advised students to act responsibly to safeguard their academic future.
“The academic integrity of the University is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned. Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence,” he said.
He added that the University would continue to strengthen student engagement, counselling, and orientation programmes aimed at promoting responsible conduct and preventing disciplinary infractions.
