The Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has removed the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine, Prof. Biodun Adewuya.
The Head of Information and Public Relations of LASU, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.
Thomas-Onashile said Professor Olatunji-Bello named Professor Olufemi Idowu as the acting Provost, adding that Adewuya was removed for alleged insubordination, unauthorised disclosure of official information, actions prejudicial to the security of the university and the state, divided loyalty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer.
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She said in the statement: “Prior to the interdiction, Prof. Adewuya had been issued two separate queries regarding the allegations, to which he provided responses.
“However, the Vice Chancellor deemed these responses unsatisfactory and unacceptable and, as such, has referred the case to the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.
“The interdiction of Prof. Adewuya is effective from 3rd September 2024 and will last for an initial period of three (3) months, during which time he is relieved of all official duties as a member of staff of Lagos State University and as Provost of LASUCOM, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 3.9.7 (e) of the University’s Conditions of Service for Senior Staff.
“In the interim, the Vice Chancellor has approved the appointment of Prof. Olufemi Emmanuel Idowu, the Deputy Provost of LASUCOM, as Acting Provost with effect from Tuesday, 3rd September 2024.
“Prof. Idowu, from the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, will serve in this capacity pending the outcome of the investigation by the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary (Academic) Committee concerning Prof. Adewuya.”
