The management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has dismissed three lecturers over sexual harassment.
The dismissed lecturers are: Mr. Nurudeen Hassan from Mass Communication, Mr. Kareem Arigbabu and Mr. Olayinka Uthman from the Arts & Design department.
The dismissal was contained in the institution’s memo titled: Dismissal of Staff Members due to Sexual Harassment Allegations.
According to the memo, the decision to dismiss the lecturers was concluded by the institution’s Governing Council in accordance with Section 5.5.2(v) of the University Senior Staff Conditions of Service.
The university described the dismissal as a reflection of its commitment to tackle the upsurge of sexual harassment in the school.
The institution said “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.”
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Olanrewaju Kuye, confirmed the dismissal, saying it was decided by the institution’s disciplinary committee.
