The Governing Council of Federal University, Lokoja, has taken decisive action against four lecturers found guilty of examination misconduct and sexual harassment, approving their dismissal at its Second Council Meeting on Thursday ¹ ². This move follows an investigation into allegations leveled against the lecturers last year.
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, leading the council, commended the university management for following due process in the investigation. He emphasized the council’s zero-tolerance policy towards unethical conduct, stating, “The council will not tolerate any unethical conduct in the university”.
– _No Tolerance for Misconduct_: The council warned staff and lecturers against molesting students, ensuring no misconduct would be swept under the carpet.
– _Encouraging Student Voices_: Students were urged to speak out when molested, promoting a culture of transparency and accountability.
– _Pending Cases_: The council pressed the university to expedite processing of remaining misconduct cases, particularly one in the Faculty of Science currently trending in the media.
This bold step by Federal University Lokoja demonstrates its commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful academic environment. By holding lecturers accountable for their actions, the university sets a strong precedent for addressing misconduct and supporting student well-being ¹ ².
