Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Grants Amnesty To Overstayed Students

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By Ikenna Nwokedi

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka has granted Amnesty to students who have overstayed in the University.

The disclosure was made by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi on Friday, 3rd October, 2025 during the 238th meeting of the senate held at the Faculty of Social Sciences auditorium.

Prof. Arinze-Umobi stated that the retinue of appeal letters from overstayed students necessitated the move which she deemed fit to present on the floor of the senate for approval. The acting Vice-Chancellor informed that the period for the Amnesty is for two academic sessions comprising of the new 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 academic sessions while admonishing the concerned students to ensure they fully utilize the opportunity to address their academic challenges.

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Prof. Arinze-Umobi also said the university had also carried out several academic activities as well as achieved milestones under her watch in the past few months notable amongst them is the selection of UNIZIK as one of the three universities in the zone in each of the six geopolitical zones for sponsorship of her postgraduate students via Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

The Professor of Laws further disclosed that fourteen panels consisting of forty-two members visited the University recently for resource verification towards the establishment of twenty-three new academic programmes.

The acting VC also commended members of the UNIZIK community for ensuring peace and stability on campus.

18 thoughts on “Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Grants Amnesty To Overstayed Students

  1. Professor Arinze Umobiโ€™s leadership is clearly yielding result from TETFUND recognition to expansion of academic programmes. UNIZIK is moving forward with purpose and itโ€™s great to see peace and stability being acknowledged as part of that growth

    1. This is a leader every school community needs.
      Her commitment says it all that she is a great leader.

  2. With this humane gesture, Professor Carol Arinze Umobi has shown that she possesses a listening ear and a kind heart.
    The students must not take this for granted.
    The Acting Vice Chancellor is proving her mettle in leadership.

  3. The Acting Vice Chancellor is showing true commitment and wisdom in leadership. The Acting Vice Chancellor is distinguishing herself as a capable leader.

  4. The Acting Vice chancellor has yet proved that she’s not just a leader but also a listening ear.
    Kudos to her

  5. A commendable and compassionate move by UNIZIK! This amnesty will give many students a second chance to complete their dreams. ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ“

  6. Indeed the vice chancellor is truly a great leader. Because she has given students the chance and opportunity to bounce back instead of letting them to linger

  7. The vice chancellor is indeed a great leader!
    This act promotes fairness and inclusiveness, and I believe the students should make good use of this opportunity to succeed.
    Sheโ€™s a leader every university needs,
    Her hardwork and commitment says it all

  8. Prof. Carol Arinze umobi is such a kind hearted woman and has proven herself so good as the vice-chancellor and has promote fairness and compassion towards the students of unizik
    This will enable them achieve their dreams and I hope they make use of this opportunity well

  9. Professor Arinze Umobiโ€™s leadership is clearly yielding result from TETFUND recognition to expansion of academic programmes. UNIZIK is moving forward with purpose and itโ€™s great to see peace and stability being acknowledged as

  10. Okereke Obianuju

    The vice chancellor is truly a great leader.
    It also shows how dedicated she is in her work and also the students should make good use of this opportunity to succeed

  11. The vice chancellor is truly a great leader.
    It also shows how dedicated she is in her work and also the students should make good use of this opportunity to succeed

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