The Governing Council of the
University of Osun (UNIOSUN) has terminated the appointment of one of its
lecturers who was caught in a sex video with one of his students, The Punch reports.
The lecturer, Dr. Olabode Ojoniyi of the Department of Languages
and Linguistics, Ikire Campus, who was caught on video having an amorous
relationship with one of his students, Mercy Ikwue has been sacked by
the Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) led Governing Council.
Ojoniyi’s sack was confirmed by a member of the Council who spoke
on the condition of anonymity.
He said, “The Council met last week and the report of the panel that
investigated Ojoniyi’s amorous affair with the female student was deliberated
upon. His appointment was terminated because that is the penalty stated in the
Code of Conduct of Staff of Osun State University.”
Part II articles 15 and 23 of the Code of Conduct for Staff
and Students of UNIOSUN read, “ An academic staff shall not conduct himself/
herself in relation to students in such a manner that derogates from his status
as a lecturer, examiner and adviser. Specifically, sexual harassment of
students by (members of) staff is totally forbidden.
Any (member of) staff found
guilty of sexual harassment shall be dismissed from the service of the
university and may be handed over to relevant state authority for prosecution.
“An academic (member of) staff shall not demand from students any
gratification whether in cash or in kind including sexual gratification in the
discharge of his/her lawful duties.
Breach of this code shall warrant
appropriate sanction ranging from warning to termination of appointment
depending on the gravity of the offence.”
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