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Operating illegal university/college

Jul 9, 2025

FRN vs Isidore Ojukwu Nwankwo (Former Rector of Enugu State Polytechnic)

Humans

Isidore Ojukwu Nwankwo

Money bag

N1,153,700.00

Money bag

Case Summary
The Defendant was arraigned for allegedly operating an illegal Polytechnic. He allegedly collected money from unsuspecting applicants under the guise of offering them admission.

Calendar

939
Day(s) case tried in court

Gavel

Case Update
During the course of the trial, the prosecution team called in its witnesses and tendered some documents to prove its case against the Defendant. It was revealed that the Defendant lured some students into believing that the school was partly owned by the Enugu State Government and accredited by the appropriate authorities, following which they paid the sums of N5,000.00 for admission form, N10,000.00 for acceptance fee and N35,000.00 for first semester school fees, before discovering that it was an illegal institution. The trial judge, in his judgement, noted that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and thereafter convicted and sentenced the Defendant to one (1) year imprisonment. The convict was also ordered to restitute his victims the entire sum he fraudulently obtained.

Court house

Hon. Justice M. Liman
Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu

Legislation

ACJA/ACJL Compliance - complied

Case Information
Isidore Ojukwu Nwankwo
Presiding Judge & Designated Court
Hon. Justice M. Liman, Federal High Court, Enugu, Enugu
Nature and Number of Charges
6-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretences.
Date of 1st Arraignment
May 16, 2018
Summary of Case
The Defendant was arraigned for allegedly operating an illegal Polytechnic. He allegedly collected money from unsuspecting applicants under the guise of offering them admission.
Defendant(s) and Plea entered on Arraignment
1. Isidore Ojukwu Nwankwo (Former Rector of Enugu State Polytechnic) – Not guilty
Defence Counsel(s)
1. C. C. Agwu (Lawyer)
Prosecuting Agency
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Prosecutor(s)
1. Michael Ani (Lawyer)
Status of Case
Decided
Decision
Convicted
Length of Trial
939 day(s)
ACJA/ACJL Compliance
Complied
Court Decision
During the course of the trial, the prosecution team called in its witnesses and tendered some documents to prove its case against the Defendant. It was revealed that the Defendant lured some students into believing that the school was partly owned by the Enugu State Government and accredited by the appropriate authorities, following which they paid the sums of N5,000.00 for admission form, N10,000.00 for acceptance fee and N35,000.00 for first semester school fees, before discovering that it was an illegal institution. The trial judge, in his judgement, noted that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and thereafter convicted and sentenced the Defendant to one (1) year imprisonment. The convict was also ordered to restitute his victims the entire sum he fraudulently obtained.