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The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended 19 students for one academic session over alleged examination malpractice following the approval of recommendations submitted by the institution’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
The suspension was conveyed in an official letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. The directive was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Calabar.
Confirming the development, the university’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Effiong Eyo, said the disciplinary action received the approval of the institution’s Senate after it reviewed the committee’s findings.
According to him, the affected students have been suspended for the entire 2025/2026 academic session and will only be eligible to resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic year.
“The university has approved a one-session suspension for the affected students. They are expected to return to campus in the 2026/2027 academic session,” Eyo said.
He explained that the students are drawn from several faculties and departments across the university, including Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences.
Others affected are from the Departments of Nursing Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management, Marketing and other related academic programmes.
The university spokesperson added that all deans, heads of departments and relevant administrative units have been directed to enforce the suspension and ensure strict compliance with the Senate’s decision.
The disciplinary action underscores UniCal’s commitment to upholding academic integrity and maintaining its zero-tolerance policy against examination malpractice.
