In a decisive move to uphold academic integrity and student safety, the Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, has approved the dismissal of four lecturers on account of examination and sexual misconduct.
It was gathered that the governing council gave the approval at its Second Council Meeting on Thursday.
While the identities of the lecturers have not been disclosed, it has been confirmed that they served in different faculties within the institution.
This is coming on the heels of the investigation following allegations of examination malpractices and sexual harassment levelled against the lecturers last year.
The council, under the leadership of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba appreciated the university management for following due process in the investigation that followed the allegations of examination misconduct and sexual harassment against the lecturers.
READ ALSO: `Japa`: V-Cs, lecturers, others worry as lecturers abandon universities
Ndoma-Egba said: “The council will not tolerate any unethical conduct in the university” and urged the university to quickly process the remaining cases of misconduct pending, especially the one in the Faculty of Science that is trending in the media.
While cautioning staff members and lecturers against all forms of molestation of students, the council said no misconduct would be swept under the carpet.
The management has urged students to come forward with any information on similar incidents, reinforcing their commitment to safeguarding students’ rights and well-being.
“We urge our students to always speak out when they are molested.
“Rather than posting on social media platforms, please come forward and report, and if we find such to be true, drastic disciplinary action will definitely be taken,” he said.
Their dismissals are part of broader efforts by the university to address issues of harassment and misconduct, and to assure students that such behavior will be met with strict consequences.
Credible News.ng
