UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

UNILAG VC wants sexual harassment victim to show up

Following the alleged sexual harassment case against Professor Olusegun Awonusi the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has called on the victim to show up.

Ogundipe made it clear during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in Lagos.

The VC said the female student that accused the lecturer of sexually harassing her must appear to help the investigative committee set up by UNILAG management to carry out a proper, balanced and fair investigation.

“If the lady does not come out, how will the investigation be concluded? He queried.

“You must not hear from one side alone; you must hear from the two sides and balance the information you have before taking a decision and making recommendations,” the VC said.

According to Ogundipe, the University of Lagos has a standing policy on such issue and would not compromise the investigation in any way.

“We have our policy on ground concerning issues relating to the behaviour of our students, lecturer to lecturer and lecturer to students; and the policy on ground would be properly implemented.

“When you talk about academic corruption, it is a global issue, but the policies to address it too is also on ground.

“Anybody that is found responsible will be taken care of through the laid down policies,” he said.

      But the question is "why can't this student show up if she have any proof of the accusation?".