The management of Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, has suspended an academic support staff member, Ven. Cornelius Eze, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student.
Eze, an Anglican priest and practical biology technologist in the faculty of natural and applied sciences, was placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of the university’s internal disciplinary process and investigations by law enforcement agencies.
The suspension was announced in a statement dated July 17, 2026, signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Rev. Godsplan Onukwufor.
The development comes amid the circulation of a viral video on social media, allegedly showing a lecturer engaged in inappropriate conduct with a female student on the university campus.
In the unverified footage, some students are seen forcing their way into an office in what appears to be an attempt to apprehend the lecturer.
The man is captured later jumping through a window and fleeing the scene.
The video, widely shared across social media platforms, allegedly shows the suspended staff member dressed only in boxer shortsz while escaping from his office after he was reportedly caught in a compromising situation.
However, the university did not comment on the authenticity of the video or the specific circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the institution, the allegations were reported to the university management on Tuesday, July 14.
The university said it immediately intervened and invited the appropriate security agency to take over the matter to prevent a breakdown of law and order following rising tensions among students.
“The management of Paul University, Awka, wishes to inform the University community and the general public that it is currently investigating allegations of serious sexual misconduct involving a member of staff, Ven. Cornelius C. Eze, a practical biology technologist in the faculty of natural and applied sciences,” the statement said.
It added that Eze’s suspension was a preliminary administrative measure taken without prejudice to the outcome of the ongoing investigations.
The institution reiterated that it has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, abuse of office and other forms of immoral conduct.
“Paul University is a faith-based institution founded on the principles of integrity, discipline, moral uprightness and respect for the dignity of humanity.
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“The university wishes to state unequivocally that it does not condone sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, immoral behaviour, abuse of office or any conduct capable of endangering the safety, dignity or welfare of students and staff.
“Any member of staff or student found culpable of violating the university’s regulations or the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will be dealt with in accordance with due process.”
The university also said it was making arrangements to provide counselling and psychological support for the student involved and other members of the university community who may have been affected by the incident.
It urged members of the public to avoid speculation or spreading misinformation capable of prejudicing the ongoing investigations, assuring parents, students and staff of its commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.
