Alleged student extortion: FUOYE suspends SUG president, two senior officials
Federal University Oye-Ekiti Suspends Officials Over Allegations of Unauthorized Fees
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the suspension of three officials, including a director, a deputy dean, and the president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), amid allegations of unauthorized monetary collections from students.
The university communicated this development in a statement issued by its Registrar, Mufutau A. Ibrahim. The suspended individuals are Olanrewaju Patrick Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services; and SUG President James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
According to the statement, the university received a petition from an SUG official claiming that each first-year student was charged N1,000 for practical sessions without appropriate authorization from the university’s Senate or management.
“In the interest of fairness and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, management constituted a Preliminary Fact-Finding Committee to investigate the allegations,” the registrar stated.
The statement indicated that all individuals named in the petition had the opportunity to appear before the committee and respond to the claims.
The university alleges that Ogunjobi authorized and collected the N1,000 levy from students without following established payment procedures and that Olaleye participated in the collection process despite his role in student affairs.
Management further alleged that Adio played an indirect role in the situation, claiming he was involved in the distribution of funds and subsequently demanded the return of N700,000, which was transferred to his personal bank account.
FUOYE has placed the three officials on suspension pending the outcome of formal disciplinary proceedings.
The university characterized the allegations as inconsistent with its commitment to combating corruption and extortion, emphasizing its intolerance for actions that could compromise its integrity.
“Management wishes to reiterate its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and discipline within the university,” Ibrahim added. “The university will not tolerate extortion of students, abuse of office, financial impropriety, or corruption in any form.”
