NAAT Calls For Prosecution Of The S*x-For-Marks Professor At OAU

It has been reported that LABOUR, under the auspices of National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has demanded prosecution of the dismissed s*x-for-marks lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

According to the association at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the OAU, the prosecution of the lecturer would serve as deterrent to other varsity workers, especially lecturers and will also entrench sanity in the system.

In a communique signed after the NEC meeting, NAAT commended the Management and Council of Obafemi Awolowo University for exposing and sanctioning their staffs who abuse their offices by engaging in unwholesome or immoral acts.

The communique, signed by NAAT President, Comrade Sani Suleiman and General Secretary, Comrade Chief Iyoyo, Hamilton, reads:

“A case in point was the recent sanctioning of a professor, allegedly on grounds of s*xual harassment.

NAAT calls for the prosecution of the Professor dismissed for corruption (s*x for marks) from OAU, Ile – Ife, to serve as the deterrent to others.

“The union urges other universities and indeed all institutions of learning to follow the O.A.U example. This will entrench sanity in the system.”

“It is worthy of mention that some universities have been awarded contracts and grants for research in the mining sector. The union hereby advises FGN to sustain this policy and continue to involve the universities in other sectors of the diversification plan including agriculture and tourism.

This is a sure way to challenge the universities to be relevant to the needs of society,” the union said.

While also applauding the removal of the obnoxious policy of dichotomy between HND and B.Sc holders in the public service, NAAT recalled that the Federal Government, through a circular from the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated 26th March 2018, conveyed details of abrogation of the HND/B.Sc dichotomy.

This development, according to NAAT, would encourage holders of HND and students of polytechnics to put in the best efforts in their chosen careers. However, while expressing worries over the unabating atmosphere of insecurity throughout the country, the union added that “the union will continue to add its voice to other well-meaning groups and individuals, calling on the government to use all machinery at its disposal to bring this menace to a halt or its barest minimum.”

While also pointing out that the current situation where both the rich and the poor are afraid of their lives on a daily basis is certainly not acceptable.