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  • Alleged se3ual harassment: FG ‘suspends’ FUOYE VC

    Alleged se3ual harassment: FG ‘suspends’ FUOYE VC

    Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has been suspended for allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by a senior female university official, Engr. Folasade Adebayo.

    The suspension, which takes effect immediately, followed the intervention of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the initial recommendation of the university’s Governing Council Committee exonerating Prof. Fasina.

    Sources disclosed that the committee had advised that Engr. Adebayo should apologise to the Vice-Chancellor, allegedly ignoring her claims of sexual misconduct.

    “The minister was very angry with the decision of the council,” a source familiar with the matter said.

    “He was unhappy that the council tried to sweep the sexual harassment complaint under the carpet and rather told the complainant to apologise.

    He called the Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), to register his displeasure.”

    Prompted by the minister’s concern, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba convened an emergency virtual meeting of the university’s Governing Council at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 14.

    During the meeting, the Council resolved to remove Prof. Fasina from office, albeit under the guise of accumulated leave rather than outright suspension.

    According to sources, Prof. Fasina pleaded with the Council to allow him to proceed on his accrued annual and research leave instead of facing direct suspension.

    “You know, as a Vice-Chancellor, if you wish to end your tenure early, especially within six months to the end of your term, you are permitted to proceed on your accumulated leave,” the source explained.

    “Although Fasina’s tenure is due to end in August, the Council has now asked him to proceed on that leave effective immediately.”

    Confirming the development, the university’s Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mufutau A. Ibrahim, issued a press statement on Monday stating, “The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) at its 7th Emergency Meeting held online on Monday, 14th April, 2025, considered the request of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, to proceed on his accumulated Annual and Research Leave and approved six (6) months, being 126 working days out of his total entitlements of 228 days with effect from today, Monday, 14th April, 2025.”

    In the interim, the Council has appointed Professor Samuel Olubunmi Shittu, a Professor of Soil Science and the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university for the next six months.

    “In addition, the Governing Council appointed Prof. Olubunmi S. Shittu, the incumbent Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, who is also the most senior of the three (3) Deputy Vice-Chancellors, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University for a period of six (6) months with effect from today, Monday, 14th April, 2025,” the statement read.

  • FUOYE grounded as students stage protest

    FUOYE grounded as students stage protest

    The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Wednesday, staged a protest against what they described as deliberate attempt by the SSANU National Women’s Committee to destabilise peace of the university.

    The students’ union led by it’s Vice President, Eniola Olaniyan, marched through the university campus in Oye-Ekiti carrying placard with various inscription.

    Some of the inscriptions on the placard read ” We love our VC, stop hatred, spread love ” SSANU National Women Committee leave our university alone, “Leave Fasina alone, let him breathe” and so on.

    Olaniyan, who spoke to journalists said that inflammatory statements by the SSANU National Women’s Committee could disrupt the peace and stability of FUOYE under the leadership of Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina.

    The protest by the students followed a news conference by the Committee held on March 4 in Otuoke, Bayelsa State, where the group demanded the suspension of the vice chancellor over allegation of sexual harassment.

    The Vice President of the SUG described the committee’s demand as “a shameful, politically motivated attack”

    She accused the committee of attempting to disrupt the university’s progress through baseless claims.

    “We are angry by the disgraceful actions of a so called union body, the SSANU National Women’s Committee, led by Mrs Ijeoma Kalu, which is demanding the suspension of our highly respected vice chancellor over a completely unfounded allegation.

    ”It is disappointing that these women, who should be expected to uphold truth and integrity, have chosen instead to spread falsehoods and engage in media blackmail.

    “We were shocked to read how they publicly disgraced themselves, calling for the removal of our beloved VC without any factual basis,” she said.

    According to Olaniyan, Mrs Adebayo herself had never accused Prof. Fasina of sexual harassment in any formal document

    “The vice chancellor has already clarified that Mrs Adebayo, in her official petition to the Governing Council, never mentioned sexual harassment.

    “Even in her statement before the Nigerian Police, which investigated the matter, there was no mention of sexual harassment. So where did the SSANU Women’s Committee fabricate this claim from?

    “On what basis are they demanding his suspension? This is clearly a politically motivated campaign, which is doomed to fail.” the students added.

    The Students’ Union Government of FUOYE reiterated their full support for the vice chancellor, describing his administration as the most impactful in the history of the university.

    “Under Professor Fasina’s leadership, FUOYE has witnessed unprecedented development.

    ”He has been a compassionate father figure to students, ensuring zero tolerance for sexual harassment, sex for marks, intimidation, and oppression.

    “He has actively supported students through scholarships and financial aid, ensuring that no student drops out due to financial hardship.” Olaniyan said.

    The students warned SSANU and its affiliates to desist from further interference, urging them to allow the university’s governing council to complete its investigation without external pressures.

    “It is unfortunate that rather than focusing on the incredible progress FUOYE has made under this administration, some individuals are spreading baseless and damaging narratives.

    ”We strongly caution against the interference of uninvited groups seeking to disrupt the university’s stability,” she said.

    The students urged the governing council of the university to act with transparency and fairness, ensuring that justice prevails.

  • Oro festival: FUOYE female students told to stay out of sight

    Oro festival: FUOYE female students told to stay out of sight

    As the Oro festival reaches its last day, the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has urged its female students and staff members living in Ikole campus to stay indoors.

    The Senior Assistant Registrar of the university, Mrs Ibukunoluwa Alamu, made the appeal in a statement on Thursday in Oye-Ekiti.

    “This is to inform all female staff members and students in the Ikole campus of the university that they are requested to stay indoors from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 due to Oro festival, scheduled to hold in Ikole community.

    “The Oro festival typically characterised by the presence of masked men and restrictions of movement of women, is an indigenous cultural tradition being observed in various Yoruba communities.

    “The notice aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all female members of the university community during this period,” Alamu said.

    She urged all affected individuals to comply with the directive and remain indoors for the duration of the festival.

  • Tinubu pledges to fund education sector

    Tinubu pledges to fund education sector

    President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will provide adequate funds to develop the education sector.

    Tinubu, who was represented by the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Jibrin Barau, gave the assurance during the 8th Convocation Ceremony of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), held in Oye-Ekiti.

    He said his administration was determined to upgrade the standard of  education in Nigeria to ensure that every indigent students in each state benefited from the students tertiary loan.

    Tinubu congratulated the graduating students of the university and prayed that they would be successful in all their future endeavours.

    Also, the president congratulated leaders of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance; Sen. Solomon Yayi and Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Mr Yusuf Gadgi for Honorary Doctoral Degree given to them by the institution.

    He, however, sympathised with the families of two late traditional rulers killed by suspected kidnappers, assuring that his administration would track, arrest and prosecute the perpetrators and eradicate kidnapping in the state.

    The Leader of the House of Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, who spoke on behalf of the awardees, thanked the management of FUOYE for the award of Honorary Doctoral Degree in Public Law conferred on him.

    He also thanked the management for the Honorary Doctoral Degree in Accounting conferred on Yayi and Honorary Doctoral Degree in Political Science conferred on Gadgi.

    Bamidele assured the management of the university that they would ensure that adequate facilities needed in the university were provided.

    Also, the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, commended the management of the university for the achievement they have made within few years of the establishment of the institution.

    He advised the management of university to focus mainly on research that would solve national problems in their academic research.

    Oyebanji assured the institution of his administration’s continuous support and charged the graduating students to be modest in their celebrations after the convocation ceremony.

    He advised them to get a copy of the book on the convocation lecture of the university, delivered by  the Registrar of JAMB , Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, titled ” The Failure of Success”, and find quality time to read.

    Dignitaries from the hometown of Yayi in Ogun state and Bamidele from Iyin-Ekiti attended the programme alongside traditional rulers from various towns in Ekiti.

    Some vice-chancellors and registrars from various universities were also in attendance.

  • Ekiti First Lady, Olayemi decries the murder of FUOYE student

    Ekiti First Lady, Olayemi decries the murder of FUOYE student

    The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has condemned the murder of   Miss Deborah Modupe Atanda who was a female student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE).

    Olayemi commiserated with the family of the deceased and the university community mourning the loss of a promising student.

    She described the killing as an act of sheer wickedness, shocking in its brutality, heartrending to the core, and absolutely condemnable.

    The female student body was found in a shallow grave with some missing body parts.

    According to her, such act of violence has no place in a civilized academic community where future leaders are nurtured.

    She emphasized that a university should serve as an environment for academic pursuits and the exchange of ideas, and it should never become a site of tragedy where the destinies of the next generation of leaders are cut short.

    Oyebanji pleaded that the security operatives should exert every possible human effort to identify and bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to justice.

  • Ekiti: Police arrest 10 suspects over FUOYE student’s death

    Ekiti: Police arrest 10 suspects over FUOYE student’s death

    The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 10 suspects allegedly connected to the death of a student of Federal University, Oye Ekiti.

    The deceased, Atanda Deborah, was a 200-level Nursing student who went missing and her body later found in a shallow grave, about 30 metres behind the Nursing Lecture Hall of the university, on Sept. 5.

    A statement on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti signed by command Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, appealed to members of the public to be calm.

    He said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Ogundare Dare had directed for thorough investigation to unearth the identity of the perpetrators and ensure their prosecution.

    Dare enjoined anyone with useful information concerning the incident to visit Oye Divisional Police Headquarters, Oye-Ekiti or the State CID.

    He added that those with useful information could also call 09064050086 or 08053499199.

  • BREAKING: NANS Director of Logistics jailed for Internet fraud

    BREAKING: NANS Director of Logistics jailed for Internet fraud

    The Director of Logistics of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Chapter, Adeyemi Israel Abiodun has been convicted and jailed for internet-related fraud.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Abiodun, prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is among 40 persons convicted on separate one-count charges before four judges of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan.

    Their offences bordered on impersonation, obtaining money under false pretence, obtaining property by false pretence and forgery, contrary to Sections 419, 467, 484, 516 and 508 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

    The other convicts are Yekeen Azeez Ishola, Okeniyi Sanuel Akiniyi, Theophilus Ademola Bukola, Salami Mohammed Adetayo, Pelumi Ajayi Temiloluwa, Lawal Abdullateef Olalekan, Okusanwo Mayowa Daniel, Oluwole Oluwasegun Ayomide, Adedotun Omodele Yusuf, Monday Nnaemeka Samuel, Idowu Adeshina, Olowe Nifemi Ayomide, Adubu Olamiotan Sunday, Kehinde Olatunji Kehinde, Oguntuase Tope Francis, Elijah Isaac Wisdom, Ogbanaya Chukwu Chukwu, Adekola Adekunle, Odebode Temiloluwa Kehinde, Joseph Odunayo Clement, and Andrew Adekunle Masika.

    Others include Usman Mubarak Damilare, Isiaka Olumide Hammed, Uawu Osita Henry, Kareem Afeez Alabi and Ogunyemi Ayobami Samuel, Mimiola Victor Olamide, Adeeko Kolade Emmanuel, Egberongbe Adedayo Quam, Oyelaran Olayiwola Jeremiah, Hammed Rilwan Ishola, Adefowora Omotayo David, Adedeji Ibrahim Olamilekan, Emmanuel Timileyin Akinbowale, Michael Damola Olanrewaju, Ayanyemi Olaide Samuel, Boye Timilehin Emmanuel, Timileyin Ajibola Idowu and Azeez Tolulope Ayoade.

    TNG reports Abiodun was arraigned before Justice Iyabo Yerima while thirty-nine others were prosecuted before Justices Bayo Taiwo, Akintola Ladiran and Olusola Adetujoye between August 15, 2022 and August 23, 2022.

    The one-count charge against Abiodun reads: “That you, Adeyemi Israel Abiodun and Odaise Precious Abiola (aka Prezzy) (at large) on or about 30th March, 2022 at Ibadan, within the Ibadan Judicial Division did conspire to forge various United States of America Banks Cheques and purport same to be genuine and thereby committed the offence of conspiracy to commit forgery contrary to Section 516 and 467 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.”

    Abiodun and the others pleaded “guilty” to the charges filed against them by the EFCC. Consequently, Abiodun, Daniel and Ayomide were convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each without the “option of fine”, while Akiniyi bagged three months jail term and six months community service. Other defendants were convicted and sentenced to six months community service each.

    Furthermore, the court ordered Abiodun to pay the sum of $1,000USD (One Thousand United States Dollars) in restitution and forfeit a white Mercedes Benz CLA-250 with customized NANS plate number worth N16million, a gold neck chain and one ice neck chain worth N3.6million, bitcoin worth $58, 854.88USD, one Apple MacBook Pro 2020 Model and an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Other convicts were ordered to restitute their victims and forfeit all items recovered from them.

    It will be recalled, that Abiodun, a 200 level student of Economics and Development Studies of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State was arrested on March, 30, 2022, alongside seventy-nine (79) others in a sting operation by the operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC at Sango area of Ibadan, Oyo State for alleged internet fraud.

    Investigations revealed that, between July 2021 and March 2022, Abiodun benefited N195, 274, 331.00 (One Hundred and Ninety Five Million, Two Hundred and Seventy Four Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty One Naira) as cumulative heist from cyber-fraud involving forgery of over 25 US banks cheques.

  • FUOYE wins engineering competition

    FUOYE wins engineering competition

    The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has emerged the overall best in the just-concluded Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET) academic contest for all engineering faculties in Nigerian universities.

    The school disclosed this on Saturday in a statement jointly signed by Mr Wole Balogun, Special Adviser on Media Matters and Mr Foluso Ogunmodede, Chief Information Officer to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, in Oye-Ekiti.

    The statement said that FUOYE retained the topmost position in CODET which was held in Abuja after clinching a trophy in the 2018 edition of the contest.

    According to the school, the implication of the award is that FUOYE has the best Mechatronics Department in Nigeria and equally offers the best training in engineering courses.

    It said that the current Director of the institution’s Directorate of Pre-Degree programmes and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Dr Adekunle Adefemi, who represented the programmes, and the vice chancellor received the honour on behalf of FUOYE in Abuja on Aug. 11.

    “We came first at the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET) contest in Abuja and FUOYE was decorated on Aug.11 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, for the first position in single categories and emerging second best in the group categories, as well,’’ the statement quoted Adefemi as saying.

    He recalled that FUOYE took the first position in CODET competition in 2018.

    Recalling the 2018 win, Adefemi said, “FUOYE team topped all the engineering competitors by coming first in group competition with robotic surveillance car with night vision camera that can be viewed from home.’’

  • FUOYE suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment

    FUOYE suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment

    Ogunmodede, in a statement titled, ‘FUOYE suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment’, said, “The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Fasina, has set up a five-member committee to further probe the allegation with a view to getting to the root of the allegation of sexual harassment against the embattled lecturer.”

    He said the suspension, which was with immediate effect, would pave the way for the committee to further probe the allegation.

    Ogunmodede added, “The VC, who has zero tolerance for indiscipline and any form of sexual harassment against students of the institution, has consequently approved the suspension of Dr Mbachaga to allow for proper investigation of the matter.

     

    “Besides, the VC has also mandated the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof Tajudeen Opoola, to conduct a proper investigation into another allegation of sexual harassment against another lecturer in the same department and submit the report in due time for necessary action.”

    According to him, the current management of the university will do its best to clean the system of all vices.

     

  • FUOYE gets new DVC Administration

    FUOYE gets new DVC Administration

    The Senate of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has appointed Prof. Jeremiah Omotola as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) Administration of the university.

    The Deputy Director, Corporate Information Services, FUOYE, Mr Adeyinka Ademuyiwa, made this known in a statement he issued in Oye-Ekiti on Thursday.

    He said that the new deputy vice chancellor administration was the immediate past Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences of the university.

    “The Senate of Federal University Oye Ekiti, has unanimously appointed the immediate past Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences at the University, Prof. Jeremiah Omotola, as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration.

    “He replaces Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, who was on Jan. 11, 2021 appointed as the 4th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University,” Ademuyiwa said.

    He noted that the senate meeting which was the first in 2021, unanimously voted in support of the nomination of Omotola after Prof. Shittu Olubunmi, who was the second nominee stepped down.

    He said that the newly appointed deputy vice chancellor was a close associate of the new vice chancellor, and would help to further strengthen and promote the development of the university.

    Ademuyiwa assured members of staff and students of the institution that the vacant position of the dean of the faculty of social sciences would be filled soon.