🔥 Trending ABSU Lecturer Suspended Over Controversial Facebook Post

Nnamdi Nwaeze, a senior lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at Abia State University (ABSU), was suspended due to allegations of extortion, harassment of students, and forgery of academic credentials ².

Details of the Allegations

The suspension of Nwaeze came after a series of public claims and accusations.

Allegations of Extortion and Forgery

The primary reasons for his suspension include:

• Extortion of Students: Nwaeze was accused of charging students significant amounts of money, reportedly up to N1.5 million, to pass examinations ³. There were claims that he extorted students before approving their graduation, with warnings issued to those who refused to comply ³.
• Harassment of Students: Alongside extortion, allegations of student harassment were also cited as a reason for his suspension ².
• Forgery of Academic Credentials: The university management also included the forgery of academic credentials among the reasons for his suspension ².

Public Statements and Prior Controversies

Before his suspension, Nwaeze had made public statements that drew attention. He alleged on his Facebook page that some professors at ABSU earned less than N400,000 monthly ¹. He further claimed that the cumulative earnings of some tricyclists (Keke riders) surpassed what professors received at the institution ¹. This statement, made in August 2026, contributed to the controversy surrounding him ¹.

It is important to note that academic staff in Nigerian universities, including ABSU, have faced issues such as non-payment of promotion arrears, withheld salaries, and unpaid earned academic allowances, with some issues dating back several years ⁴. These broader issues within the Nigerian university system provide a context for the financial discussions that Nwaeze initiated.