By Sodiq Adelakun
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended a director, a deputy dean and the Students’ Union Government (SUG) president over allegations of unauthorised collection of money from students.
The university disclosed the development in a statement signed by its Registrar, Mufutau A. Ibrahim.
According to the statement, those affected are Olanrewaju Patrick Ogunjobi, Banji Rildwan Olaleye and James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
The university said the suspensions followed a petition submitted by a Students’ Union official alleging that a levy of N1,000 was collected from each 100-level student for practical sessions under the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
The institution stated that management subsequently established a Preliminary Fact-Finding Committee to investigate the allegations in line with the principles of fairness and natural justice.
According to the registrar, all individuals named in the petition appeared before the committee and were given the opportunity to respond to the claims against them.
The university alleged that Ogunjobi authorised and collected the N1,000 levy without approval from the university Senate, management or through the institution’s officially approved payment channels.
Management further alleged that Olaleye participated in the collection process despite serving in the Student Affairs and Support Services Directorate.
The university also accused the SUG president of indirect involvement in the matter.
According to the statement, Adio allegedly participated in the sharing of an initial sum and later demanded a refund, which reportedly led to the transfer of N700,000 into his personal bank account.
FUOYE said the three officials have been suspended pending the conclusion of full disciplinary proceedings.
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The institution described the allegations as inconsistent with its ongoing campaign against corruption, extortion and abuse of office, stressing that it would not tolerate actions capable of tarnishing its reputation.
“Management wishes to reiterate its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability and discipline within the university.
“The university will not tolerate the extortion of students, abuse of office, financial impropriety or corruption in any form,” the registrar stated.
The university assured students, parents and stakeholders that due process would be followed in investigating the allegations and determining appropriate sanctions where necessary.
