The Disciplinary Committee of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) has suspended a lecturer with the Nnamdi Azikwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Dr. Anthony Ugwu, for two years over alleged professional misconduct, IgbereTV reports
Ugwu, a lecturer in the Department of Radiography at the university, is the owner of St. Michael Diagnostic Center in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The Registrar of the RBBN, Prof. Mark Okeji, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
He said Ugwu was found guilty of contravening the board’s code of conduct.
The statement read: “Consequent upon the above, Ugwu has been suspended for the period of 24 months within which time he will cease to practice as a radiographer.
“He also ceases from being involved in radiography activities with effect from August 5.”
The registrar said the lecturer was also ordered by RRBN’s disciplinary committee to pay N1million to offset the incidentals incurred by the board
