University Dismisses Professor, Sanctions 7 Others For Various Offences

In a bold move to restore academic discipline to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), authorities of the institution have terminated the appointment of an associate Professor, Dr (Mrs) Bamgbose Janet Titilayo, and an assistant lecturer, Mr. Bamgbade Akeem Adesina, for alleged plagiarism.

The University Council, at the just-concluded 76th Statutory Council meeting, also demoted two lecturers of the Department of Chemistry – Dr (Mrs) Nkiko Mojisola Olubunmi and Dr. Ahmed Sikiru Akinyeye – from Lecturer 1 to 2, over same offence.

This was contained in the university’s publication, “News Flash” dated May 10th, 2013 and issued by the Public Relations Directorate of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.

Also, Mr. Adebisi Olalekan Isaac, a senior clerical officer, was dismissed over his non-remittance of journal page charges due the institution while one (Mrs) Banjo Omolola, an engineer, was suspended from duty without pay for three months over conduct prejudicial to discipline.

The Council also sanctioned  two Chief Technical Assistants, Messers Chukwu Vitus and Akinbola Oluwasina of the Works Department for engaging personally in trade and business without permission.

Meanwhile, 12 lecturers were promoted to the status of professorship while 25 others were moved to the position of Readers in various departments in the university.