The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, has warned students against examination misconduct and other forms of indiscipline after suspending 24 students for alleged offences during the 2026/2027 academic session.
The university said the sanctions were part of efforts to protect the integrity of its academic programmes and promote responsible conduct among students.
The Registrar, A.U. Onah, disclosed the suspension in a statement on Wednesday, identifying academic malpractice and dishonesty among the offences committed by the affected students.
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He said the disciplinary action reflected the institution's commitment to maintaining high academic standards and ensuring that students earned their qualifications through hard work and honesty.
“The suspension of the affected students demonstrates the university's resolve to ensure that academic excellence is achieved through hard work, honesty, and strict adherence to established rules and regulations,” Onah said.
He added that the university placed a high premium on character formation, discipline and respect for institutional values as it sought to produce “competent, ethical, and professionally responsible graduates”.
Onah warned that SUMAS would not tolerate conduct capable of undermining the credibility of its academic programmes or disrupting the environment required for teaching, learning and research.
He said the institution operated a zero-tolerance policy on academic malpractice, examination misconduct and other forms of indiscipline, which applied to both staff and students regardless of their positions.
“Both staff and students are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional and personal conduct in the discharge of their respective responsibilities,” he stated.
The registrar said disciplinary measures were not introduced merely to punish offenders but also to deter misconduct, strengthen institutional discipline and protect the university's reputation.
He urged students to familiarise themselves with the institution's rules and regulations, warning that misconduct could jeopardise their academic progress and future careers.
The university did not disclose the identities of the 24 suspended students or provide details of the specific offences committed by each of them.
Established in 2022, SUMAS is owned by the Enugu State Government.
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