The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has approved the suspension of the Provost of the university’s College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya, for three months.
In a statement released by the LASU Centre for Information and Public Relations, the decision was based on allegations of insubordination, unauthorised release of official information, actions seen as harmful to the security of the university and the state, divided loyalty, and unprofessional conduct.
The memo, dated 30th August 2024, outlined that Prof. Adewuya’s actions amount to serious misconduct and breach university rules under Chapter 3, Sections 3.6 and 3.8 of the Senior Staff Conditions of Service.
Before his suspension, Prof. Adewuya had been issued two queries regarding the accusations, but his responses were deemed unsatisfactory. As a result, the matter has been referred to the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.
The suspension, effective from 3rd September 2024, means Prof. Adewuya is relieved of all official duties for the three-month period. During this time, Prof. Olufemi Emmanuel Idowu, the Deputy Provost of LASUCOM, will serve as the acting Provost.
Prof. Idowu, a member of the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, will act in this role until the investigation into Prof. Adewuya’s conduct is completed.
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