IMSU Lecturer Oversteps Bounds, Earns Suspension As He Slaps Female Student

A Lecturer in Imo State University, Owerri, has earned himself an indefinite suspension over slapping a female student.

Though, the remote cause of his action which the university authority described as “uncouth, barbaric and unbecoming”, could not be immediately determined, but the lecturer, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, had hinged the immediate cause of his action on late coming for his lecture by the female student.

Consequently, the Management of Imo State University, Owerri, has slammed an indefinite suspension on him for the alleged slapping of his female student for coming to his lecture behind schedule and failing to wear the departmental uniform.

Confirming the development in a press statement, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Ralph Njoku-Obi, described the lecturer’s action as “uncouth, barbaric and unbecoming”.

Part of the press release read: “It has come to the notice of the Management of Imo State University, the viral video circulating around the globe, about the indecorous action of a lecturer of the University, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, of the Physiology Department, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of Imo State University, Owerri, against four students of the University.

“Management viewed the action of the lecturer as barbaric and unbecoming of such a person occupying that position.

“At the end of Management meeting, held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Management approved the suspension of the lecturer, Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, 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 Right Organizations, are hereby implored to allow the University to 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 he is placed 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.”
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