Eight Lecturers Sacked For Sexual Harassment

Eight lecturers of Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, have lost their job for alleged sexual harassment.

Addressing journalists at the university main campus, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eno Ibanga, said the lecturers were sacked for sexually harassing some female students and for extortion.

According to him, some of the cases were in court, adding that, 10 students involved in cultism were also caught by the management of the institution, saying that, the students were caught at the junction of the main campus with a mini coffin, red clothe and axes while on their way for an initiation ceremony.

He explained that the university was doing its best to instil sanity among lecturers and students, adding that, such cases were thoroughly investigated by the management before disciplinary measures are carried out.

Hear him, “The appointment of 8 lecturers has been terminated by the university bordering on sexual harassment and extortion. As we speak, a notorious one is on the ground and the person will not go scout free.

“Some of the cases are still in court. I swore to run an institution that can stand the test of time. We are doing the best to bring sanity to the institution”, he added.