By Njoku Chijioke
The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti has cleared the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations brought against him by a senior lecturer, Folasade Adebayo.
After an exhaustive investigation, the council declared that no evidence supported the claims.
Instead, the council concluded that the accusations were a failed attempt to pressure Professor Fasina into confirming Adebayo as the Director of Works and Services at the institution.
The council, which meticulously reviewed all materials presented, including audio recordings, dismissed the allegations as baseless.
Adebayo has been ordered to tender a written apology to the council within seven days for tarnishing the reputation of the university.
In a further move to uphold integrity within the system, the council also directed a review of Adebayo’s backdated promotion, citing irregularities in the promotion process.
Positions for the Director of Physical Planning and Director of Works and Services are now set to be advertised openly, to ensure transparency and merit-based appointments.
The accusations had initially triggered concern among university staff and stakeholders, prompting the establishment of a fact-finding committee in February.
This followed mounting pressure from the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, FUOYE chapter, to address the matter.
The council’s verdict aligns with the earlier findings of the Nigerian police, which also found no evidence of misconduct on the part of the Vice Chancellor.
With this resolution, FUOYE moves to restore its public image and reassert its commitment to due process and accountability within the institution.
