The Senate of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) has cracked down on examination malpractice, approving the rustication of 20 students found guilty of various forms of exam misconduct.
The decision, which takes effect from the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic session, followed the adoption of the report of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at the university’s 138th Regular Senate Meeting held on Wednesday at the Twin-Theatre of the institution’s main campus.
Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Mohammed Khalid Othman, said the action was taken in accordance with Section 13.3, Subsection 13.3(c) of the university’s policy on Examination Irregularities and Academic Misconduct.
Prof. Othman commended members of the disciplinary committee for their diligence and commitment to upholding the university’s rules, noting that the cases were handled with due process, fairness, firmness and justice.
He said the Senate’s decision was intended to send a clear warning to students against violating examination regulations and to reinforce the institution’s zero-tolerance stance on academic misconduct.
According to him, the measure will serve as a deterrent to others who might attempt to cut corners during examinations.
University authorities also disclosed that all the affected students were given the opportunity to appear before the committee to defend themselves before the final verdict was reached.
The statement announcing the development was signed by the Director of Information and Protocol, Nasiru M. Abdul.
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