IMT suspends exams following tragic death of student on campus
Institute of Management and Technology (IMT)
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
By Alex Enebeli
The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, has confirmed the tragic death of Chiamaka Ozoigbondu, a student of Peaceland College, Enugu, in a road accident that occurred on campus on Monday.
In a statement issued by IMT’s Acting Rector, Dr. Emeka Ejim, and made available to newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday, the institute expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which also left two other students injured. The injured students are currently receiving medical care.
“The institute sympathizes with the family of the deceased and extends its heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic loss of this promising young student,” Ejim said. “Our prayer is that such an incident never occurs again.”
Following an emergency joint meeting of the Management and Academic Board on Wednesday, IMT resolved to suspend all outstanding examinations.
Additionally, a three-day mourning period, from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, has been declared for staff and students to honour Ozoigbondu’s memory and reflect on preventing such incidents in the future.
IMT management also announced its commitment to working closely with security agencies and the bereaved family to ensure that justice is served.
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Furthermore, all forms of celebration on campus after exams have been banned, with students encouraged to celebrate outside the premises.
“Students who violate this directive by celebrating on campus will face expulsion, and no amount of pressure will make IMT reverse that decision,” Ejim warned.
In response to the accident, the institute has implemented new safety measures.
IMT said the speed limit for all vehicles within the campus is now set at 20 kilometers per hour and that any driver found exceeding this limit would be arrested and handed over to law enforcement authorities.
Additionally, Etim said law enforcement officers are no longer permitted to escort students onto IMT premises.
Etim added that future examinations would be conducted under strict supervision, with all students required to wear their departmental uniforms and carry their identification cards, while students would also be required to sign a code of conduct pledging good behavior.
“To enhance security, the use of passes at the campus gate will be strictly enforced,” Ejim added.
