The Lagos State University of Science and Technology has dismissed three lecturers with immediate effect following confirmed allegations of sexual harassment.
Punch Metro gathered that the university’s governing council decided during its meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Confirming the development in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Sunday night, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Lanre Kuye, said, “Confirmed, it (the circular) is true. All procedures were followed. It’s been on for some time, and all procedures were followed.”
Meanwhile, while some anonymous sources claimed that two of the dismissed lecturers allegedly have a history of similar misconduct, this latest round of accusations reportedly came with damning video evidence that sealed their fate. However, one case remains murky, with an insider alleging that there was “no clear-cut evidence” and that “some people want to pull him down.”
An unofficial internal circular from the institution titled “DISMISSAL OF STAFF MEMBERS DUE TO SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATIONS” revealed that the affected lecturers were from the Mass Communication and Arts and Design departments.
The circular read:
“The Governing Council of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has taken decisive action in response to allegations of sexual harassment involving three staff members. After a thorough investigation and deliberation, the council has approved the dismissal of Mr. Nurudeen Hassan (Mass Communication), Mr. Kareem Arigbabu (Arts & Design), and Mr. Olayinka Uthman (Arts & Design).
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 sexual 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.”
Kuye further emphasized that the university’s move reflects its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment which is backed by a clearly defined sexual harassment policy and that every disciplinary action followed due process.
“The university has a sexual harassment policy. You cannot just dismiss anybody in any university or anywhere; procedures must be followed. The governing council met on Wednesday and took a decision following normal procedures,” he said
Meanwhile, an anonymous source in the school told our correspondent that one of the affected lecturers was reportedly dismissed without a shred of clear-cut evidence, suggesting conspiracy. “There’s no clear-cut evidence against him… looks like some people want to pull him down. It’s a messy situation right here.” He is reportedly going to appeal the dismissal.
However, another source within the institution who is familiar with the development revealed that “two of the lecturers have had similar issues before, but it didn’t escalate to this extent. This particular one, there was a video that circulated, which got to the school panel, and it got them penalized.”
