The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has suspended Mr. Mfonobong Udoudom, a lecturer allegedly involved in a case of sexual misconduct captured in a viral video.
The suspension, effective immediately, aims to facilitate a thorough investigation by a disciplinary panel established by the university.
Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Acting Public Relations Officer, confirmed the suspension and emphasized UNN’s zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment.
The university reiterated its commitment to protecting students from abuse and exploitation, affirming that appropriate sanctions will be applied if the lecturer is found guilty.
His indefinite suspension, according to the statement, was to enable a thorough investigation into the incident by a disciplinary panel constituted by the University.
“The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted by the University to investigate the incident,” the statement noted.
“For the records, the University of Nigeria has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct involving our staff and students. UNN is among the few universities in the country that has a Sexual Harassment Policy, which guides the relationship between our staff and students in particular and among our male and female staff.
“As a university, we are committed to protecting our students from any form of abuse and exploitation, and the University Management will not hesitate to punish Mr Mfonobong David Udoudom, according to our rules, if he is found guilty by our disciplinary panel.”
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