In a recent development at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), authorities have upheld the expulsion of two students involved in a bullying incident captured in a viral video.
The university’s Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mrs. Veronica Makinde, confirmed that the decision to expel the students is final and unaffected by parental appeals.
Incidents of bullying in educational institutions have raised widespread concerns, prompting institutions to take decisive action.
The incident in question involved a video circulated on social media showing several female students, including 18-year-old Opemiposi Precious Bolaji, physically assaulting another student named Gloria Ajayi, both first-year Mass Communication students.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Temitope Akinbisoye, disclosed that after summoning the students involved, the university administration meted out appropriate disciplinary measures. Two students were expelled, two were exonerated, and one received a warning, underscoring BOUESTI’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.
”In accordance with our institution’s policies and extant regulations, the students who were captured in the viral video appeared before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its emergency meeting held on Monday, May 6, 2024, for interrogations and appropriate recommendations, the report of which has been submitted to the University authorities.”
”The University authorities condemn in strong terms, any form of violence or misconduct in our University or by any of our constituents. Such behaviour is entirely inconsistent with the values we uphold and the standards of respect and dignity that we expect from all members of our University.”
Weighing in on the matter, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr Mrs Veronica Makinde said the security of all students remains a priority of the university and as such the punishment would serve as an example to ensure all other students understand that bullying of any form will not be tolerated.
