UNICAL management suspends SLT lecturer over alleged extortion

The University of Calabar has suspended Dr. Joseph Idung, a lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, for allegedly refusing to return funds collected from students for their induction into the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT).

In a suspension letter signed by the university’s Registrar, Gabriel Egbe, the administration expressed dismay at Dr. Idung’s refusal to refund the money, adding that his actions have prompted an investigation.

This comes just days after Dr. Joseph Akpan, Acting Head of the Department of Pharmacology, was suspended and removed from office over the alteration of examination scores.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Florence Obi, has directed that Dr. Idung hand over all university property in his possession to the Head of Department.

He is also instructed to stay off campus, except when responding to invitations from the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Monitoring Unit (ACTU), which is handling the investigation.

The university has also placed Dr. Idung on half salary for the duration of the suspension.