The Management of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, Friday announced the removal of the Head of Department of Computer Science, Professor Obeten Ekabua, over a report of alleged extortion and collection of unauthorized charges from students.
In a document obtained by Vanguard and signed by the Registrar of the institution, Gabriel Egbe, addressed to the University Community with Ref: UC/REG/ADM/10M, titled “Stoppage of all Unauthorised Charges” warned HODs/Units desist from collecting unauthorized charges.
“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, directed the removal of the HoD of Computer Science, Prof Obeten Ekabua while frowning at the unfortunate development, she enjoined students to henceforth resist any attempt by a lecturer to force them to buy textbooks as a condition of fulfilling their course requirements.
“Following reports of extortion and collection of unauthorized charges by some Heads of Departments/Units, the Vice Chancellor has directed the immediate stoppage and refund
of all such monies collected to students
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