By Gabriel Dike
The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello on Sunday approved the interdiction of the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya for three months.
A statement signed by the Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations of LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile said the interdiction of Prof.Adewuya is on grounds of insubordination, unauthorised disclosure of official information, actions prejudicial to the security of the university and the state, divided loyalty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer.
These actions, according to a memo with reference number LASU/ASE/PF/3394, dated August 30th, 2024, constitute serious misconduct and are in violation of the university’s regulations as stipulated in Chapter 3, Sections 3.6 and 3.8 (3.8.1) of the Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (September 2017).
She said prior to the interdiction, Prof. Adewuya was issued two separate queries regarding the allegations, to which he provided responses. According to her, the VC deemed these responses unsatisfactory and unacceptable and, as such, has referred the case to the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.
The statement added that the interdiction of Adewuya is effective from September 3rd 2024 and will last for an initial period of three months, during which time he is relieved of all official duties as a member of staff of LASU and as Provost of LASUCOM, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 3.9.7 (e) of the university’s Conditions of Service for Senior Staff.
She further that in the interim, the VC has approved the appointment of Prof. Olufemi Emmanuel Idowu, the Deputy Provost of LASUCOM, as acting Provost with effect from Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024.
Prof. Idowu, from the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, will serve in this capacity pending the outcome of the investigation by the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary (Academic) Committee concerning Prof. Adewuya.