In a heartwarming turn of events, Mkpouto Pius, a UK-based Nigerian woman, has stepped forward to support Miss Goddy Mbakwe, an expelled student from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK). Pius has promised to assist Mbakwe in obtaining an international scholarship, following a recent video that shed new light on the incident involving the student and a lecturer.
According to reports, Mkpouto Pius personally contacted Miss Mbakwe and offered her and her family unwavering support. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Dr. Pius revealed that she had spoken with Mbakwe and discovered an alternate version of the events leading to the student’s expulsion. Pius claimed that the lecturer had harassed Mbakwe and that the university was now attempting to cover up the incident.
“UNIZIK did the right thing by expelling her, but they are now desperately trying to save face because they know the lecturer harassed that girl. That’s why they’ve been calling her parents, asking her to apologize publicly so they can rescind the expulsion,” Dr. Pius wrote.
Dr. Pius assured the public that Mbakwe is doing well and that her family is taking good care of her. She also mentioned that the family had accepted her offer of an overseas scholarship for the student. “The girl is not breaking down or dying; she’s very fine. When I offered to support her in securing a scholarship abroad, she consulted her parents, and they quickly got on board with the idea,” Pius stated.
Netizens have shared their thoughts on the matter, with reactions ranging from support for Mbakwe to criticism of her behavior. Here are some of the comments:
- @zucchy_nedu: “Even if the school doesn’t expel her, she will expel herself because she wouldn’t be able to cope in that environment.”
- @fabulously_owned: “Although deserving, expulsion does not cut it. The Professor should go ahead and press charges.”
- @xx.box.py: “In as much as the girl has bad manners, the lecturer tapping her on the shoulder can be perceived as intrusive or startling, especially when she is focused on her phone. It’s generally more polite for him to just say ‘excuse me’ to grab her attention.”
- @chidinma_lyd: “JAMB should cancel her from getting admission in any Nigerian university.”
- @ameena_selense: “Those supporting her can contribute money for her to study abroad.”
The controversy continues to unfold as the public debates the actions of both the student and the lecturer. The involvement of Mkpouto Pius and her offer of an international scholarship brings a new dimension to the story, highlighting the power of compassion and support in times of adversity.