Authorities of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has dismissed three lecturers of the university for alleged sexual harassment of female students.
The dismissal of the lecturers was contained memo titled “DISMISSAL OF STAFF MEMBERS DUE TO S3XUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS” issued by the management of the university.
The dismissed lecturers are Nurudeen Hassan from the Department of Mass Communication, Kareem Arigbabu and Olayinka Uthman from the Department of Arts & Design.
The management said the decision to dismiss them was taken after conclusion of investigation and deliberation on allegation by the Governing Council in accordance with Section 5.5.2(v) of the University Senior Staff Conditions of Service.
“The Governing Council of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has taken decisive action in response to allegations of s3xual harassment involving three staff members.
“After a thorough investigation and deliberation, the council has approved the dismissal.
“This decision, which is effective immediately, is in accordance with Section 5.5.2(v) of the University Senior Staff Conditions of Service.
“The university takes allegations of s3xual harassment seriously, as they compromise the institution’s image and disrupt the academic environment.
“The Governing Council’s decision reflects the university’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful campus community,” the memo said.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Olanrewaju Kuye, also confirmed the dismissal of the lecturers.
He said : “It is true, the three of them were dismissed.
“The Governing Council followed all procedures. We gave them queries before they were dismissed.”. (vitalnewsngr.com)
