Abakaliki (Nigeria): The Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has shortlisted 72 students of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, due to poor academic performance, an official has said.
This action, detailed in a statement from Dr Victor Usanga, Head of Department, was obtained by NAN on Monday in Abakaliki.
According to the statement, 41 students in the 100-level and 31 students in the 200-level were recommended for withdrawal from the university for failing to meet the minimum academic requirements.
It further indicated that 10 other students would be placed on academic probation.
It stated that eight of them were in the 300 level, while two were in the 400 Level.
The statement further noted that many of the affected students recorded Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs), ranging from 0.00 to 2.44, which were below the benchmark required to remain in the programme.
It stated that the recommendation was in line with its academic regulations and aimed at maintaining standards and discipline within the institution.
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution noted the published withdrawal list and its impact on students in the department.
The SUG President, Mr Abraham Nwuhuo, stated that the union acknowledged the authority of the university management to enforce policies designed to uphold academic standards and emphasised that due process and transparency should be strictly observed.
Nwuhuo said there were credible reports suggesting that some of the affected students had not yet accessed, reviewed, or fully authenticated the results on which the management based its decision.
“In consideration of these points, the SUG advocates for adherence to due process, administrative transparency, and thorough result verification prior to finalising or publicly releasing any withdrawal list.
“Decisions with significant academic consequences should be based on procedural correctness, equity, and clarity,” he said.
Nwuhuo urged the affected students to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that constructive engagement with the university authorities was ongoing through appropriate institutional channels.
He affirmed the union’s commitment to protecting students’ academic rights, dignity, and welfare, saying that every student deserved fairness and transparency in matters related to academic progression.
