LASU dismisses two Senior Lecturers in latest Council decision; Reasons revealed

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The Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU) has approved the summary dismissal of two senior lecturers, Prof. Olatunji Tajude Fasasi Abanikannada and Dr. Khadeejah Olufunke Kareem-Ibraheem, over allegations of financial impropriety and serious misconduct.

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According to the Council Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Fanu, the decision was made during the 143rd statutory meeting of the Council, held last Thursday. The dismissed lecturers were found guilty of various offenses, including subjecting students to inhumane treatment, sexual harassment, unauthorized collection of money, and dereliction of duty.

Prof. Abanikannda was accused of “subjecting 400 Level students of the School of Agriculture to inhumane treatment by keeping them on the farm from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. without break, food, and water, even during torrential rainfall.” He was also accused of sexual harassment, emotional and physical trauma, and unauthorized collection of money from staff and students

Dr. Kareem-Ibraheem was found guilty of failing to adhere to the University’s guidelines and procedures for Farm Practical Year (FPY) and failing to remit proceeds from the sale of farm produce amounting to over ₦10.6 million to the University coffers.

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The Council stated that the acts of the duo “are tantamount to ‘Serious Misconduct’, in contravention of the University’s Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (2017, as amended).” Both dismissals take effect from Thursday, 3rd July 2025.

The University Management reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of academic and administrative standards, saying, “The University Management reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the integrity of academic and administrative standards.

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