Chinedum Elekwachi
Authorities of University on the Niger, Umunya, (UNINIGER), has suspended a security personnel following altercation with a female student of the institution.
The institution announced the suspension in a statement titled, “Response to recent incident involving security personnel and a student” and signed by Ag. Registrar, Ven Dr Chinedu Nnatuanya.
A viral video currently circulating on social media shows a disturbing altercation between one of the security personnel and a female student.
According to the statement, the suspension would last pending outcome of the investigation.
The institution said that the conduct conflicted with ethos of the institution and core values of Christ-like character, ethical conduct, grace-filled institution, and servant leadership.
It however reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the mission, philosophy, and core values of the University.
The University also pledged to be steadfast in ensuring that justice is served, with due process observed.
Plea for calm
It appealed to the public, parents, students, and stakeholders to remain calm and allow internal mechanisms to run their full course.
The management equally assured that it will treat the situation with every seriousness it deserves.
The statement reads, “We understand the gravity of the concerns this incident has raised within and outside the university.
“As a faith-based tertiary institution committed to developing the moral, spiritual, and academic life of our students, we are deeply troubled by the incident.
“The conduct seen in the video does not reflect the ethos of our institution and is in direct conflict with our core values of Christ-like character, ethical conduct, grace-filled institution, and servant leadership.
“University on the Niger has zero tolerance for abuse or misconduct by students or staff alike.
“Our commitment to principled. decision-making and justice compels us to respond with transparency and fairness.
The University has activated its Disciplinary Committee to investigate the matter thoroughly and impartially.
“The security personnel involved has been placed on suspension, pending the outcome of the investigation.
UNINIGER remains steadfast
The statement says the University remains steadfast in ensuring that due process is observed at all times.
“Our vision is to be a leading tertiary institution in terms of excellence in knowledge dissemination, character building, and leadership.
“We hold every stakeholder of this institution to the highest standard of behavior, rooted in godliness, integrity, and responsibility.
The statement describes UNINIGER as a grace-filled, faith-centered institution where love, respect, and dignity for all persons are paramount.
It says that the rules and principles are designed not merely for discipline, but for holistic character formation.
They are also meant for the production of graduates who are leaders, job creators, and nation builders.
It reaffirmed commitment to upholding the mission, philosophy, and core values of the University, even in difficult moments like this.
“We remain resolute in our determination to learn, improve, and protect the dignity of all members of our beloved institution.”
