UNN suspends lecturer accused of impregnating and threatening student

By Oluchi Ihediuche

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended its lecturer, Dr. Chigozie Odum, with immediate effect, from the department of Archeology and Tourism, Faculty of Arts while placed on half salary payment

Mr Odum was accused of impregnating and threatening a student named Onah Chinyere.

The suspension was confirmed in a letter dated Monday, February 15, signed by the Deputy Registrar of the university, Mrs Achiuwa F.C.

“Following the accusation of sexual harrassment made against you by a female student in the Department of Archeology and Tourism, the Vice-Chancellor has directed that you be suspended from duty immediately,”

“You are hereby suspended from duty with immediate effect. You should stay away from your duty post until final determination of the allegation against you. You should also handover any University property in your custody to the Head, Department of Archeology and Tourism,”

The Bursar, is by a copy of this letter, advised to place you on half salary pending final disposal/action on your case.”

Oluchi Ihediuche