The management of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has dismissed three lecturers over confirmed allegations of sexual harassment.
The affected staff are Mr. Nurudeen Hassan of the Mass Communication Department, and Mr. Kareem Arigbabu and Mr. Olayinka Uthman, both from the Department of Arts and Design.
Their dismissal was officially communicated in a memo titled “Dismissal of Staff Members Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations,” which stated that the decision was approved by the institution’s Governing Council after thorough investigation and deliberation.
According to the memo, the action is in line with Section 5.5.2(v) of the University’s Senior Staff Conditions of Service and takes effect immediately.
“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,” the memo read.
The university emphasized its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment, stating that such actions compromise the institution’s integrity and the safety of its academic environment.
In a statement to the press, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Kuye, confirmed the dismissal. “It is true. The three of them were dismissed. The Governing Council followed all procedures. We gave them queries before they were dismissed,” he said.
This action reinforces LASUSTECH’s ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus community, and sends a strong message about accountability and the consequences of misconduct within the academic space.
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