By: Okonwo GoodLuck
The Management of the University of Calabar has suspended the Vice President of the Students Union Government (SUG), Comr. Agnes Charles Chiadi of the Faculty of Management Sciences for unofficial use of her official car.
It was gathered that a former Vice President of the SUG, Precious Zion had pleaded with her successor Agnes Charles Chiadi, to use her official car for the celebration of her final year exams.
In a video obtained by Street News, Precious Zion is seen protruding from an open roof car celebrating her signout exams.
The SUG Vice President is said to have allowed her official vehicle to be used as part of the wild celebrations after examinations in violation of a subsisting ban by university on such acts.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel O. Egbe it noted that her actions are “tantamount to abuse of office, and flagrant disregard of the policies of the University”.
It reads in part “Your actions are tantamount to abuse of office and flagrant disregard of the policies of the university, which you swore to uphold, and obey
“ As an executive member of the students union Government of the University, one
would have expected that you live by example. This, unfortunately is the opposite as seen in your recent actions.
“Her actions are considered lawless and unacceptable as they contravene the Students’ code of conduct as stipulated in the Students’ Handbook, including several memos sent out, cautioning against such acts.
“Accordingly, Management has approved her suspension from studies with effect from August 14, 2024.
“The SUG Vice President has been directed to stay away from campus unless invited by the Students Disciplinary Committee, which has been mandated to investigate the matter, and to also show cause why she should continue to hold that office as Deputy Vice President of the University Students Union Government.
“Furthermore, the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences and Dean, Students Affairs have been enjoined to take note of this decision of Management while the Ag. CSO is to ensure that the vehicle attached to her is withdrawn immediately.”
