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November 30, 2024 at 4:13 PM #75837
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has petitioned the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to investigate allegations of sexual harassment, victimisation, and governance irregularities involving the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina.
In a letter signed by SSANU Chairman, Benjamin Faleye, and Secretary, Ayomikun Aluko, the union detailed troubling claims, including an accusation by Engr. Mrs. F. Adebayo, the former Director of the Works and Services Unit, who alleged that she was harassed and later victimised after rejecting advances from the Vice-Chancellor. According to SSANU, Adebayo first reported the incident in February 2024, with her family submitting a follow-up letter in October 2024. Both documents were attached to the union’s petition.
SSANU also raised concerns about Prof. Fasina’s leadership, citing alleged financial mismanagement, abuse of office, and disregard for university service regulations. Among the grievances were claims that qualified non-teaching staff were being sidelined in favor of teaching staff for leadership roles in non-teaching units, which violates established protocols.
The union pointed to several cases of victimisation, including that of Mr. Ademola Ojo, who was reportedly punished for advising a contractor to adhere to building regulations, and Mr. Samuel Adeleye, who was allegedly reprimanded for not providing a document outside his jurisdiction. These, SSANU argued, exemplify a pattern of administrative intimidation.
The petition also highlighted financial irregularities under the Vice-Chancellor’s leadership, particularly regarding the university’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). SSANU called for an independent probe into these practices to restore public confidence in FUOYE’s governance.
Additionally, the union criticized the appointment of teaching staff to positions designated for non-teaching professionals, including the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Adeoye as Deputy Director of the Academic Planning Unit and Dr. (Mrs.) Esan as Director of DETIE (formerly CEDISS). SSANU claimed these appointments breach the Nigerian Public Service Rules and undermine professionalism within the institution.
The union had previously raised similar concerns in a submission to the former Governing Council Chairman, which they included in the petition.
SSANU emphasized that the Minister’s intervention is critical to addressing these issues, ensuring professionalism, and restoring harmony at FUOYE. “Your prompt action will safeguard the integrity of this institution and promote accountability,” the union wrote, attaching all relevant documents, including Engr. Mrs. Adebayo’s letters, for review.
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