University of Ilorin gives reason for expelling final year students, others
The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled nine students ranging from 100 to 500 levels.
The higher institution of learning explained that the expelled students were found guilty of examination malpractices.
Vice Chancellor Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole SAN approved their expulsions following recommendations of the Students Disciplinary Committee.
This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Director of Information of the University, Mr. Kunle Akogun.
The statement partly reads, “The Vice Chancellor’s approval of their expulsion was sequel to the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its 219th meeting held on Wednesday and Thursday, January 10 and 11, 2024 respectively.
The affected students are Lateef Lukman Olayemi of Fac./Dept: Agriculture/Aquaculture and Fisheries, 500 Level,Kuranga Abdulmuiz Olalekan,Fac./Dept: Agriculture/Agricultural Extension and Rural Development 500 Level, Adebisi Janet Bosede Fac./Dept: Arts/Linguistics and Nigerian Languages 100 Level and Ogundijo Abdulmalik Akinkunmi Fac./Dept: CIS/Library and Information Science 500 Level.
Ashekun Oladiji Quadri Fac./Dept:CIS/ Telecommunication Science 400 Level, Eqwudah Lucky Ojonumba Fac./Dept: Education /Adult and Primary Education Studies 300 Level , and Musa Mohammed Asuku Fac./Dept: Engr and Tech/Electrical and Electronic Engineering 500 Level are also on the list.
Others are Ahmed Saddam Opeyemi of Fac./Dept: Engr and Tech/ Materials and Metallurgical Engineering 500 Level and AyinlaJamiu Olaitan Fac./Dept: Life Science /Zoology Level 400.
The University of Ilorin is one of the most sought-after higher institutions of learning in Nigeria and it is well known for its stable academic calendar.
In 2023, it was announced by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, that Unilorin was the most sought-after university for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), making it the 10th consecutive year.
