A lecturer at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has sparked widespread outrage following a heated outburst during a lecture, where he angrily told students he would not return to the class until examination period.
The incident, captured in a video now circulating widely on social media, has generated intense debate about professionalism, emotional control, and lecturer-student relationships in Nigerian universities.
In the viral clip, the visibly enraged lecturer was heard shouting at the students, declaring, “Your father, I will never come to this class again until your exams.”
While the exact cause of the confrontation remains unclear, the outburst reportedly followed a disagreement or alleged misconduct during the lecture.
The video has since attracted massive reactions online, with many Nigerians condemning the lecturer’s choice of words and questioning his approach to discipline. Others have called on university authorities to investigate the incident and enforce professional standards.
As of the time of filing this report, the management of the University of Uyo has yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
The incident has once again reignited discussions around accountability, emotional intelligence, and appropriate grievance-handling mechanisms within Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Social media reactions
@jo_obiefule: “That’s because he is in Nigeria. If he is hired abroad to teach students, will he say that?”
@ahilekashami: “He is acting like he is teaching for free. If a student wrongs you, follow the laid down procedure to sanction said student. Not victimising the whole class.”
@ejykmykel1: “Like i don’t pay you for the services?”
@IykeNwaObi: “To be honest, this man is really really pained. Not God knows what the students did to him.”
@Real_Gillo: “Frustrated lecturer.”
@ezikepe_soteria: “Imagine them collect the guy reg number”
@Doyinabiolaa: “That guy will take and retake the man’s course.”
@chinem_history: “Nigerian lecturers are always aggressive.”
Watch the video below…
Published by Ejoh Caleb
