Abia State University, Uturu, has imposed a three-month suspension on Dr. Udochukwu Emmanuel Ndukwe, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, following accusations of sexual harassment.

According to Punch, the lecturer has faced multiple allegations of sexually harassing, intimidating, and extorting female students within the department.

A video shared by LIB depicted the lecturer, naked and kneeling, being questioned by various individuals.

Reports indicate that Ndukwe was allegedly entrapped by a final-year female student, whom he is accused of sexually harassing for the past two years, at a well-known hotel.

LIB also reported that the lecturer married in 2022 and completed his PhD earlier this year.

A letter dated July 30, 2024, and signed by the school’s registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, described the suspended lecturer’s actions as an “embarrassment.”

According to the letter, a panel has been established to further investigate the suspended lecturer.

“Following the disturbing online video clip involving you, trending on social media, which has brought embarrassment to Abia State University, the Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the Governing Authorities, has approved your immediate suspension from duty for three months, in the first instance, with half salary, in line with the University Conditions of Service pending the conclusion of the investigation for which a panel has been set up,” the letter read.

“You are to hand over any university property in your possession to your Head of Department.

“By this notice, all relevant authorities of the university are to note, for strict compliance.”

Below is the suspension letter