The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, has suspended facilitator Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu following his involvement in a disturbing incident captured on video. The suspension, detailed in an official notice dated March 14, 2025, halts his duties at the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre while an investigation is conducted regarding the events of March 13, 2025.
The video, which went viral late Thursday, shows Ifeanyichukwu physically assaulting a male student named Chidera, striking him and subsequently kicking him, causing the student to fall onto a cement walkway and damaging his phone. This incident has sparked significant public outrage.
In light of the incident, Ifeanyichukwu issued an apology to Chidera, expressing deep regret for his actions. He acknowledged the impact of his behavior on the student’s well-being and emphasized his commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment. The apology included a request for a meeting to discuss how he could make amends and support Chidera moving forward.
The institution’s prompt decision to suspend the facilitator has been met with mixed reactions on social media, with many praising the swift action while others raised concerns about the absence of a fair hearing process.
