UNICAL suspends 19 students over exam malpractice

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UNICAL

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By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR

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No fewer than 19 students of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have been suspended over alleged examination malpractice, following recommendations by the institution’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee.

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The suspension was contained in a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha, and made available Vanguard yesterday in Calabar.

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Speaking on the development, Head of the university’s Public Relations Unit, Mr Effiong Eyo, said the suspension followed approval by the university’s Senate of the disciplinary committee’s recommendations.

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According to him, the affected students were suspended for one academic session, covering 2025/2026, and would resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.

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“The university has said the students would resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session,” he said.

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Eyo disclosed that the affected students cut across various faculties, including Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences.

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Others, he said, were drawn from the Departments of Nursing Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management, Marketing, and other related departments.

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The spokesperson added that the university had directed all deans, heads of departments and relevant units to enforce the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive.

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