By Femi Anamelechi
This certainly is not the best of times at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), as the citadel of learning wielded the Big stick during the 8th Governing Council meeting of the University as the dismissed five staff members for gross misconducts Those dismissed for misconduct include; Prof. C. C. Nwabachili, immediate past Dean of Faculty of Law and Prof. Chike Osegbue of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences. Others are; Dr. I. H. Iheukwumere and Mr. Emeka Nwabunnia – both are from the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uli Campus were dismissed over sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other unethical misconduct. Also in the list is Mrs. Ifeoma Kakulu, a Principal Assistant Registrar, the Examination Officer for Faculty of Law in the Exams Unit, Igbariam Campus as at the time the offense was committed. Council reaffirmed its stance on discipline and integrity, warning that actions tarnishing the university’s reputation would face severe consequences and promised to ensure a safe, accountable, and forward-thinking atmosphere, aligning with the vision of the university to always uphold best ethical standards.
