Ebonyi varsity to expel 72 students over poor academic performance

The Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has shortlisted 72 students of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, over poor academic performance.

The Head of Department, Dr Victor Usanga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, February 23, 2026.

41 students in 100 level and 31 students in 200 level were recommended for withdrawal from the university for failing to meet the minimum academic requirements, while 10 other students would be placed on academic probation.

It stated that eight of them are in 300 level, while two are in the 400 Level.

Usanga noted that many of the affected students recorded Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPAs), ranging from 0.00 to 2.44, which were below the benchmark required to remain in the programme.

Usanga stated that the recommendation was in line with its academic regulations, aimed at maintaining standards and discipline in the institution.

Reacting to the development, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution expressed concern over the published withdrawal list affecting students in the department.

The SUG President, Abraham Nwuhuo, said while the union recognised the authority of the university management to enforce policies designed to uphold academic standards, due process and transparency must be strictly observed.

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Nwuhuo said there were reports suggesting that some of the affected students had yet to access, review or fully authenticate the results upon which the management reached its decision.

He said: “In consideration of the foregoing, the SUG earnestly advocates meticulous adherence to due process, administrative transparency and comprehensive result verification prior to the ratification or public dissemination of any withdrawal list.

“Decisions of such far-reaching academic consequence must be anchored on procedural propriety, equity and unimpeachable clarity.”

Nwuhuo urged the affected students to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them that constructive engagement with the university authorities was ongoing through appropriate institutional channels.

The Star