- Federal Polytechnic Nekede suspends facilitator after a viral video captures him assaulting a student.
- Apology letter surfaces, with the lecturer admitting fault and seeking forgiveness from the student.
- Public reacts to swift action, with mixed opinions on the lack of a formal hearing before suspension.
The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in Imo State, has suspended Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, a facilitator at the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (TEDC), after a viral video showed him physically assaulting a male student.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspension was confirmed in a letter dated March 14, 2025, with reference number FPN/TEDC/80/1. Signed by TEDC Director Dr. Okoye P.C., the letter stated that Okoroafor would remain suspended pending an investigation into the incident, which occurred on March 13 at the site of his entrepreneurship training.
Copies of the letter were also sent to the Rector, Dean of Student Affairs, and the Student Union Government.
The widely circulated video captured Okoroafor slapping a student, identified as Chidera, before kicking him onto a cemented walkway, damaging his phone. The footage sparked outrage online, prompting calls for disciplinary action.
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Following the backlash, Okoroafor issued an apology to Chidera, admitting that his actions were unprofessional and hurtful. In the message, he acknowledged causing distress and expressed willingness to meet with the student to make amends.
While many praised the institution for taking swift action, some social media users raised concerns about whether due process was followed before the suspension.
