Dr Chukwudi Okoye, lecturing in the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has narrated his own side of the story that led to his physical assault by Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year History and International Studies student. Whose mother lectures in the institution.
The lecturer shared his ordeals in the hands of the female student with UNIZIK 94.1FM, adding that he would not go into details because he would want to leave further action to the university’s committee
He explained, “I was leaving a classroom to my office when I saw the lady along the corridor of the Faculty of Arts. She was making a TikTok video and I needed to pass because of the way the place was and someone was on the other side. “I said “excuse me’ and walked off. And when she made that insulative comment, I had to turn back to first ascertain if she was a student or my student in the department.”
“I needed her to delete the video. I actually asked her to delete it right in front of me. When she refused, I stretched my hand to confiscate the phone. And that was when all hell let loose and the rest, as they say, is history”, he added.
The University authority has, however, assured that the matter would be investigated and takes appropriate action.
According to a statement signed by the Acting Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita Louis, the university confirmed that Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, had ordered a full-scale investigation.
