Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara, Kogi State, has expelled two students for alleged involvement in gay practice and rusticated four others for fighting on campus. The disciplinary measures were approved during the university senate’s 31st regular meeting following recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
Disciplinary Actions at CUSTECH
The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) officially confirmed the expulsion of two students following allegations of involvement in gay practice
. Alongside these expulsions, the university administration rusticated four additional students for a period of one academic session due to their involvement in fighting on campus. These decisions were formalized during the 31st Regular Meeting of the University Senate, which took place at the institution’s Faculty of Law Lecture Theatre.
The university stated that the disciplinary actions were conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Students’ Handbook, Second Edition, as amended in 2025. Letters conveying these sanctions were signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Mr. Eli Usman Gbadafu, and issued to the affected individuals. The university management emphasized that these steps were necessary to maintain order and provide a suitable environment for academic pursuits.
Identities of the Affected Students
The two students expelled for their alleged involvement in a same-sex relationship were identified as Onumoko Hamza, a student in the Biology Education department, and Abdulazeez Eneji, who was enrolled in the Mining Engineering department.
- Favor Akowe (Department of Microbiology)
- Simbiat Babamuharuna (Department of Biology)
- Zainab Omayoza (Department of Biochemistry)
- Sukura Bukola (Department of Biochemistry)
University Stance on Code of Conduct
The university administration has reiterated its commitment to enforcing institutional regulations. In a statement, the management warned that it would not hesitate to take decisive disciplinary action against any student found guilty of violating the rules and regulations of the University
. Students have been explicitly advised to familiarize themselves with the updated 2025 Students’ Handbook to ensure their conduct remains in line with university policies.
Legal Context of Anti-Gay Legislation in Nigeria
The expulsion occurs within a broader national legal framework that criminalizes same-sex relationships. Nigeria’s Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, enacted in 2014, mandates a 14-year prison sentence for individuals convicted of participating in same-sex marriage or civil unions. The law also prohibits public displays of affection between same-sex couples, with penalties of up to 10 years in prison, and bans the formation of gay clubs or societies.
Human rights organizations have previously criticized these laws for contributing to discrimination and violence against the LGBT community. While the federal government attempted to prosecute 47 men in 2019 under these statutes, a federal judge ultimately dismissed the charges, citing a lack of diligent prosecution
by the police.
Ongoing Institutional Enforcement
The university’s decision to apply the 2025 amendments to its student handbook highlights the institution’s focus on maintaining its internal disciplinary standards. While the university has confirmed the disciplinary actions taken, it has not publicly disclosed specific details regarding the time or location of the alleged offenses. As CUSTECH continues its academic calendar, the management has signaled that it will maintain its current disciplinary trajectory to ensure that all students adhere to the established code of conduct and institutional regulations.
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