The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been hit by a series of scandals including extortion, sexual harassment and examination malpractices allegedly by its academic staff, prompting the authorities to launch a probe.
The university management said it has identified the culprits, vowing to make them face an appropriate disciplinary committee.
In a memo dated August 10, 2021 addressed to the university community and endorsed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Professor Michael P. Okon, the university disclosed that it has identified the departments and teaching personnel involved in the “obnoxious and abhorable acts.”
The memo titled: “Obnoxious and Abhorrable Acts of Sorting Extortion and Sexual Harassment”, the university said it is aware that some of the lecturers involved in the acts also allowed students to write examinations “at homes, hotels and relaxation places”.
The memo read: “It has come to the knowledge of management that some teaching staff have revived the obnoxious and abhorrable acts of sorting and sex for grade/sexual harassment.
“Some departments and lecturers have been specifically fingered and investigations have commenced. Management also has information to the effect that lecturers have to be giving students scripts to write exams at homes, hotels and relaxation places,” the memo alleged.
“All those involved in these despicable activities are hereby warned to desist and repent. In fact, they will soon be invited to interact with the disciplinary committee,” the university threatened.