Abia State University (ABSU) has reportedly suspended the Head of its Department of Anatomy, Dr Agbai Johnson Ukwa, over allegations that he demanded as much as N1.5 million from individual students in exchange for passing their examinations.
The development was disclosed by education consultant and Educare CEO, Alex Onyia, who had earlier raised allegations of extortion against the academic in May 2026.
Onyia had accused Ukwa of allegedly demanding money from students before awarding them passing grades, claiming that those who refused to pay risked failing their examinations or having their scripts declared missing.
In a post on X at the time, Onyia wrote:
"This is Dr Agbai Johnson Ukwa. He is the HOD of Anatomy Department, Abia State University.
"I heard he extorts his students before grading them or they must fail or get a missing script.
"The government should thoroughly investigate him.
"Let's restore sanity in our universities!"
The latest report that the university has suspended the lecturer comes amid calls for greater accountability and transparency in Nigerian higher institutions.
The allegations against Ukwa have not been independently verified, and the reported suspension does not constitute a finding of guilt. Further investigations are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the claims.
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