Nigerian university expels 57 students over exam malpractice

In a major development, the Senate of one of the universities in the northern part of of the country, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has approved the expulsion of 57 students for engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.

The decision, announced in a statement signed by Fatima Sanda, Head of Information and Protocol, followed recommendations made during the institution’s 125th Senate meeting.

The statement confirmed that the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee (UCEMC) investigated the cases across multiple faculties before presenting its findings.

According to the statement, five other students were suspended for two semesters in the 2024/2025 session, with the affected examination papers cancelled. Two more students received formal written warnings, which will remain on their permanent academic records.

“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.

“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,” the statement said.