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This significant decision was made during the 315th (Special) Senate Meeting on September 30, 2024.
The Senate’s choice to grant this pardon came after a thorough review of the report from the Examination Regulations and Irregularities Committee (ERIC). The aim is to provide these students with a second chance while still upholding important guidelines.
Senate Decision on Examination Misconduct Cases
The Senate’s decision was backed by sections 20 and 21 of the Benue State University Law 2020, which grants the Senate the authority to oversee and manage examination issues within the institution.
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However, this pardon is conditional. It does not extend to students involved in serious offenses such as cultism, violence, physical assault, theft, or rape. The pardon specifically applies to those implicated in examination misconduct during the Second Semester of the 2020/2021 academic session and the First Semester of the 2022/2023 academic session.
Provisions of the Pardon
The Senate clarified that this pardon is a one-time opportunity. Any future instances of misconduct will be subject to the updated Examination Rules regarding Irregularities and Misconduct, which the university is now enforcing rigorously.
The intent behind this decision is to convey that this pardon is an exception and should not be seen as a regular occurrence. Benue State University is committed to upholding discipline and integrity in its examination processes, ensuring a fair balance between leniency and academic responsibility.
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