Student Sues Rivers University for N20M for Expelling Him Over "Speech Hearing Challenges"

A student who was expelled by the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, in 2015, for having “speech and hearing challenges” has sued the institution for damages to the tune of N20 million. Jane Ottah, 28,‎ said the damages were for the trauma, embarrassment, and emotional distress caused by her expulsion.

In court papers filed at the Rivers State High Court a, Ms. Ottah also demanded that the university provide the necessary support services and facilities to aid her learning. She further demanded a perpetual injunction restraining the university or their agents from discriminating against her in any way.
The court has fixed February 19 for hearing.

Ms. Ottah, a former student at the Department of Educatinal Foundation at the university, was expelled on January 30, 2015, over claims that she had speech and hearing challenges.
“I am directed to state that during your recent medical examination in the Health Services Department, it was observed that you are medically challenged and have hearing and speech difficulties,” the university stated in a letter to Ms. Ottah signed by C.M Ewhorlu, Principal Assistant Registrar (Senate).
You are therefore advised to hand over all University property(ies) in your possession to your Head of Department and thereafter leave the campus.” Ms. Ottah said her ambition of reaching the “highest point possible academically” notwithstanding her disability was frustrated by the university.‎
“The Applicant, notwithstanding her disability (hearing impairment) has a burning desire for education – a desire she pursued such that she acquired primary education, secondary education where she passed eight subjects at a sitting,” Ms. Ottah said in a court affidavit.

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Posted: at 4-02-2016 03:47 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

go girl! you have a case. they must pay that 20m. if you could go through primary and secondary school with good grades that is good enough to earn you admission into the university i see no reason why you should be expelled. have they finished expelling all the cultist in that school? instead of them to see how they can help you fulfil your dream by getting you hearing aid, they want to kill your dream. sue them, get a very sturborn lawyer. dont accept any out of court settlement. next time they will think before they act.

Posted: at 4-02-2016 04:26 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nice one make una meet for COURT HOUSE

Posted: at 4-02-2016 04:51 PM (9 years ago) | Grande Master

U rock babe, they will pay thru their nose

Posted: at 4-02-2016 05:08 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

she has a case against the University & RUST has a case to answer.  A person's disability is not a ground to withdraw admission already given to the person it is discriminatory.

Posted: at 4-02-2016 06:11 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

I like this, I hope the girl wins and get what she deserves

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Posted: at 4-02-2016 07:18 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Nice one... Don't worry, a private university would be calling soon.

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Posted: at 4-02-2016 08:51 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

carry go... I cover ur back

Posted: at 4-02-2016 10:09 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

if you could go through primary and secondary school with good grades that is good enough to earn you admission into the university i see no reason why you should be expelled.

Posted: at 5-02-2016 02:59 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

I hope she wins d case o.

Posted: at 5-02-2016 12:33 PM (9 years ago) | Hero