Ebonyi varsity sanctions 14 students, expands cancer treatment

David Umahi Federal University Health Sciences, Uburu, in Ebonyi State, has sanctioned 14 students for various offenses, including examination misconduct, stealing, and poor academic performance, while also stressing its commitment to cancer treatment services.

During the institution’s 4th matriculation ceremony on Saturday, Vice Chancellor Prof. Jesse Uneke revealed that the university had taken strict disciplinary actions against the students. Two students were expelled for examination misconduct, three were given a one-year suspension for theft, and five received one-semester suspensions for the same offense.

Additionally, three students were withdrawn due to poor academic performance.

Prof. Uneke emphasized the importance of academic integrity and discipline, warning that the university has zero tolerance for behaviors that could affect its reputation.

He said, “This university maintains very strict discipline; the university rules and regulations are unforgiving when they are violated.

“Between the last matriculation and the present, the Senate of the University approved disciplinary actions on a total of 14 students, depending on the magnitude of their offence.

“Of these, two students were expelled due to examination misconduct; three students received a one-year suspension for stealing; five students received a one-semester suspension for stealing; and three students were withdrawn as a result of poor academic performance.”

The university, which started with just 26 students in 2021, has seen remarkable growth and now has 2,496 students enrolled. This year, 990 new students were admitted into the institution.

In addition to its disciplinary measures, the Vice Chancellor highlighted the university’s strides in health care, particularly in cancer treatment. As of December 2024, the university’s cancer center has treated 200 cancer patients from across Nigeria.

“The university cancer centre is fully operational and has treated 200 cancer patients coming from various parts of Nigeria as of December 2024. The services have been expanded in 2024 to include chemotherapy. The official flag-off of the centre will take place on March 8, 2025″ Prof. Uneke said.