The Management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has suspended a a lecturer in the university, Dr. Olaniran Balogun, who is accused of sexual gratifications from student of the university.
He has also been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission.
Clariform recalls that the ICPC declared the lecturer wanted few days ago.
Dr. Balogun, who was the Head of Religious Studies department at TASUED was suspended by the university and declared by ICPC for allegedly abusing his office and demanding gratification.
According to the management of TASUED, Dr. Balogun has been relieved of his position and placed on interdiction until he cleared himself of all allegations of misdemeanors brought against him by the ICPC.
This was made known by the Deputy Registrar, Media and Corporate Relations, Gbenga Omilola on Sunday.
According to Mr.Omilola, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluwole Banjo, has approved the appointment of Dr Kayode Olusanya, as interim Head, Department of Religious Studies, to replace Balogun.
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According to the statement :
“Dr Balogun is currently under investigation for the alleged misdemeanor and has since been relieved of his position as the Head of Department, Religious Studies.”
“He has also been placed on interdiction until he clears himself of the various allegations levelled against him by the ICPC.”
“The university management would continue to do all within its powers to protect the good name and image the university has built for itself over the years.”
“The university would therefore not condone any act of indiscipline and corrupt practice by any of its staff member. Dr Balogun is further advised to immediately honour the invitation of the ICPC to clear himself of the allegations against him.”
The ICPC had earlier issued a warrant of arrest for the wanted lecturer.
According to a statement published on the anti-graft agency’s website, Dr. Balogun has been declared wanted in connection with a suspected case of demand for gratification and abuse of office.
The statement read partly, “He has refused to honour several invitations extended to him through the authorities of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.”
“Accordingly, a warrant of arrest has been issued for his immediate arrest. He is advised to report himself to any of the ICPC state offices in either Lagos, Ibadan or the nearest police station.”
