A senior lecturer at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has been dismissed following accusations of sexually harassing a married postgraduate student. The university’s Governing Council made the decision after investigating the allegations. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
- Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu was fired from ATBU.
- He was accused of harassing Mrs. Kamila Rufai Aliyu.
- The university’s disciplinary committee found him guilty.
Senior Lecturer Fired for Sexually Harassing Married Student
In a shocking turn of events, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has taken swift action against a senior lecturer accused of sexually harassing a married postgraduate student. Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu is no longer employed by the university after the Governing Council reviewed the findings of a disciplinary committee.
The Allegations: What Happened?
Mrs. Kamila Rufai Aliyu, a postgraduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering, bravely filed a petition against Dr. Aliyu. She alleged that he sexually harassed her and threatened her academic success if she refused his advances. Can you imagine the pressure she must have felt?
University Investigation and Dismissal
ATBU took the allegations seriously. The university’s Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee investigated the matter thoroughly. Despite Dr. Aliyu filing a defamation lawsuit against Mrs. Aliyu, the department, and the university, the council ultimately found him guilty and approved his dismissal during their 96th regular meeting on April 11th, 2025. This shows the university is taking such accusations very seriously!
Official Statement
According to the ATBU Herald, the dismissal aligns with Chapter 3, item f, i (o) of the Senior Staff Conditions of Service. The university has directed Dr. Aliyu to return all university property and his identification card.
Related Cases
This incident follows other recent cases of misconduct in Nigerian universities:
- UNIZIK Expelled a Student for Physically Assaulting a Lecturer Over a TikTok Video
- The EU Awards Postgraduate Scholarships to 135 Young Nigerians
The Aftermath
The university has issued a letter of dismissal to Dr. Aliyu, stating the council’s decision based on the findings of the disciplinary committee. Dr. Aliyu is now required to hand over all university property and his identification card.
What does it mean?
This case sends a strong message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated within ATBU and that the university is committed to protecting its students.
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