By Ovat Abeng
At its 122nd meeting on Friday, June 12th, 2026, the 8th Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Igbariam, Anambra State dismissed five staff members.
According to Dr Harrison Madubueze, the University’s Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said those dismissed for misconduct include; Prof. C. C. Nwabachili, immediate past Dean of Faculty of Law and Prof. Chike Osegbue of the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Others are; Dr. I. H. Iheukwumere and Mr. Emeka Nwabunnia – both are from the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Uli Campus were dismissed over sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other ethical misconduct.
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Also in the list is Mrs. Ifeoma Kakulu, a Principal Assistant Registrar, the Examination Officer for Faculty of Law in the Exams Unit, Igbariam Campus as at the time the offense was committed.
The Council reaffirmed its stance on discipline and integrity, warning that actions tarnishing the university’s reputation would face severe consequences and promised to ensure a safe, accountable, and forward-thinking atmosphere, aligning with the vision of building a “Now University and of the future”, the statement concluded.
