The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba, Kogi State, has approved the 2025/2026 second-semester results. At its 168th Regular Meeting on September 30, the Senate made several decisions regarding student academic performance. A total of 44 students graduated with First-Class Honours. The university also took disciplinary actions against some students. One student was expelled for gross examination misconduct.
According to the university, 56 students were withdrawn from the institution. Eleven of these students were withdrawn due to poor academic performance. Thirty-eight students were withdrawn for failing to register for two consecutive semesters. Additionally, seven students from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science were withdrawn due to failed modules and course deficiencies. These actions were taken in accordance with the university's Academic Regulations.
The expelled student was from the Department of Plant Sciences and Biotechnology. The Senate's decision to expel the student followed the report of the examination misconduct committee. The committee's report was considered during the Senate's meeting. The university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, commended the Results Verification Committee and the Examination Misconduct Committee for their diligence and objectivity.
Prof. Usman congratulated the 44 first-class graduands and urged them to uphold the values of integrity, hard work, and excellence. He also encouraged other students to take inspiration from the graduands and comply with academic regulations. The Vice-Chancellor's remarks were made in response to the Senate's approval of the second-semester results.
All withdrawn and expelled students are required to surrender their university property, including identity cards, to the Security Unit before leaving the campus. This is in line with the university's regulations. The students who were withdrawn or expelled must comply with this directive.
The Senate's decisions reflect the university's commitment to upholding academic standards. The institution has strict regulations in place to ensure that students adhere to academic best practices. The recent actions taken by the Senate demonstrate the university's resolve to maintain these standards.
The graduation of 44 first-class students is a notable achievement for the institution. The university's focus on academic excellence has yielded positive results. The Vice-Chancellor's commendation of the Results Verification Committee and the Examination Misconduct Committee highlights the importance of these bodies in maintaining the university's academic standards.
Key points
- The Senate of Prince Abubakar Audu University approved the expulsion of one student for gross examination misconduct.
- A total of 44 students graduated with First-Class Honours in the 2025/2026 second semester.
- Fifty-six students were withdrawn from the institution due to various academic reasons.
