The College of Administrative and Business Studies (CABS), Potiskum, Yobe State, has expelled 16 students who were allegedly caught for examination malpractice during the first semester of 2017/2018 academic session.
Mallam Musa Auta, the Rector of the institution, insisted that no amount of threat would make the institution to reverse expulsion of the students.
“We will not pardon them. We won’t go against the ethics of the examination committee of the College,” Auta said.
Reacting to a petition written by the expelled students, he explained that the expulsion followed recommendation of a five-man committee set up by the Academic Board of the college.
According to him, the committee found some cases of impersonation, 15 students caught copying from the exhibit materials, saying that “10 out of the 17 Victims appeared before the committee and admitted being guilty.”
“Those who felt they are not comfortable with the action are free to go to Court,” he advised, warning that his administration would no longer tolerate examination malpractice and cheating.
“I took oath to be fair and honest to all irrespective of any inclination in the discharge of my responsibilities, even if my wife or son was caught cheating during examination, disciplinary action would be taken against him or her. ”
The Rector commended Yobe State government for its support and cooperation which led to the accreditation of the college by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
