The authorities of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, has expelled no fewer than 34 students for examination misconduct.
Similarly, the university has rusticated 13 other students for a period of one year while others were issued with warning letters.
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This is contained in a statement by the Head of Information, Publications and Public Relations Unit of the university, Abdullahi Datti, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Friday.
According to the statement, the action followed the university’s senate approval of the report of the Examinations Regulations and Irregularities Committee (ERIC) for the First Semester 2024/2025
Academic Session.
“The Senate of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil at its 123rd Meeting held on 9th October, 2025 approved the Report of the Examinations
Regulations and Irregularities Committee (ERIC) for the First Semester 2024/2025
Academic Session.
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“The report includes recommendations for different kinds of punishments for students who were found to have engaged in examination malpractice,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the university has a established a new Centre for Equipment Maintenance to purposely develop and
implement a rigorous preventive maintenance schedule for all academic and research equipment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime.
“The Centre is meant to provide prompt and efficient repair services for malfunctioning or damaged equipment with a view to restoring them to optimal
working conditions.
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In addition, the centre is also expected to offer regular training programmes for staff, and students on the proper use and
basic maintenance of equipment to reduce the risk of misuse and damage.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai has approved the appointment of Engr. Dr. Murtala Sule Dambatta of the Department of Mechanical Engineering as the pioneer Director of the Centre.
