University of Calabar investigates lecturers over ‘exams conducted in hostels

The University of Calabar says it is investigating allegations that some of its lecturers have been conducting examinations for students in hotels.
It stated this in a memo to the university community, announcing the probe into allegations that its lecturers had resorted to conducting examinations at homes and hotels.
Although the memo did not state why a lecturer would abandon the halls on campus and have student(s) sit for exams in hotel, it is believed that sexual and monetary gratification may be a prime motive here.
“Management has information to the effect that lecturers have resorted to giving students scripts to write exams at homes, hotels and relaxation places,” said the memo signed by Michael Okom, a professor and the deputy vice-chancellor in-charge of administration, University of Calabar.
Okom, in the memo, said the university was also investigating allegations of money-for-grade, otherwise called “sorting”, and sex-for-grade, sexual harassment, and extortion.
“Some departments and lecturers have been specifically fingered and investigations have commenced… In fact, they would soon be invited to interact with the Disciplinary Committee,” he said.

The deputy vice-chancellor warned lecturers to desist and repent from “these despicable activities.”

Florence Obi, a professor of special education, is the vice-chancellor of the University of Calabar. She was elected the VC in September 2020, the first female to be so elected 45 years after the establishment of the university.