University Of Abuja Dismisses Profs Over Misconducts

A professor of the Department of Animal Science,  University of Abuja,  has been dismissed for his “inappropriate relationship with a female student.”

According to university management, three other professors were also dismissed for several ethical misconducts.

Agaptus Orji, a professor of the Department of Science and Environmental Education, was dismissed after it was alleged that he had falsified his academic records, and the other two dismissed professors were discharged for unclear reasons.

The university's Head of Information and Public Relations, Habib Yakoob, had said that the institution came to its decision to discharge the professors “after due diligence and after considering reports and recommendations from the disciplinary committee.”

“Prof. Abiodun was dismissed over an inappropriate relationship with a female student, which is a misconduct of ‘scandalous and disgraceful nature,’ as provided in Section 16, subsection 3(c) of the University of Abuja Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (1999),” the statement said.

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“Prof. Abiodun’s appointment was also terminated for falsification of academic records and the aiding and abetting of examination malpractices in line with Section 7, Subsections 1b(ii) &(v) of the University of Abuja Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (1999).

“Prof. Orji’s appointment was terminated for falsification of academic records, aiding and abetting of examination malpractices, in line with Section 7, Subsections 1b(ii)&(v) of the University of Abuja Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (1999).

“Orji was also dismissed for corruption and dishonesty, in line with Section 7, Subsections 1b (iv) of the University of Abuja Condition of Service for Senior Staff (1999).

“Dr Dajal was demoted by rank, from Associate Professor to Senior Lecturer, while M, Gana was demoted by two ranks – from Lecturer 1 to Assistant Lecturer – for their complicity in various acts of misconduct inimical to the good image of the University.”