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 and seen by PREMIUM TIMES, 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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http://www.melogist.com/student-expelled-for-speech-hearing-challenges-sues-rivers-university-for-n20-million/

Why did they gave her admission at first if they know that she is not applicable..

This is a double-edged sword.
First, they should have the profile of their student. If they enquired and she indicated her disabilities, then they should by all means, seek redress to her plight.
If on the other hand, they didn't and she didn't make it known either, I don't think the institution parades herself as one for the 'challenged. She should save her money.

Discrimination they may say but indirectly, they are doing the student a good favour. How on earth is she being expected to cope. if it was only speech problem and her hearing was okay, it would have been much more better.

Oh, You want to be doing a bae bae up and down abi.... If you have these challenges there are special schools for such people

When na only you cook rice for yard.

wu go pay d money? u jst affect d school fees of d others , , , , mtcheew

Er hmmm! Let's hear from the judge first.

noted

Thats a good one..

The principal of that school should be sacked..

Ussyyn:
Why did they gave him admission at first if they know that he is not applicable..

jane..a lady not a guy

She for go special school na.

DesChyko:
This is a double-edged sword.
First, they should have the profile of their student. If they enquired and she indicated her disabilities, then they should by all means, seek redress to her plight.
If on the other hand, they didn't and she didn't make it known either, I don't think the institution parades herself as one for the 'challenged. She should save her money.

Gud talk. Let's go back to her Jamb form. I think there is a column for indicating physical disabilities.

wahala. Make them pay. All this yeye school with no facilities.

kpele...

missionmex:
She for go special school na.

How did she cope with Pry,Sec,WAEC/NECO, Jamb?

DesChyko:
This is a double-edged sword.
First, they should have the profile of their student. If they enquired and she indicated her disabilities, then they should by all means, seek redress to her plight.
If on the other hand, they didn't and she didn't make it known either, I don't think the institution parades herself as one for the 'challenged. She should save her money.

Seconded

i was kinda wondering if the university didn't know all this before admitting her.

lets wait till 19th but i pray that the action otah took wil not bring damage to others

Ussyyn:
Why did they gave him admission at first if they know that he is not applicable..

Na girl no be boy Ms means Miss,dats if u didn't see de name Jane

Ussyyn:
Why did they gave him admission at first if they know that he is not applicable..

'Why did they give' & not 'why did the gave'

Question some people ask. Na something at times. Why don't you ask why that guy with no arms that used to write with his legs in uganda university that graduated recently why was he giving an admission in his first place..
They will pay more fine.
I will speak with the judges in this matter.

i remeber d case sometime back

100Cents:
Thats a good one..

The principal of that school should be sacked..

sec skul kids everywhere. wetin concern higher institution with principal? u don write waec?

Choi I no know say Jane for sue oh kai....

Why should an institute of knowledge discriminate and stigmatized her student. Probably the university wasn't equipped to handle her condition

We still have a loooong way to go