The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has been suspended by the university’s Governing Council following allegations of sexual harassment made by a senior university official, Engr. Folasade Adebayo.
According to reports, the decision came after the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, expressed strong disapproval of the initial recommendations by the Governing Council’s committee, which reportedly downplayed the harassment allegations and instead suggested that Adebayo tender an apology to the Vice-Chancellor.
In a bid to avoid a direct suspension, Prof. Fasina reportedly appealed to the Council to allow him proceed on his accumulated leave. The Council ultimately approved a six-month leave of absence, effectively removing him from office amid the ongoing controversy.
The development has sparked discussions about accountability in Nigerian tertiary institutions, especially regarding how cases of sexual misconduct are handled within the academic system.
