The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) chapter, has raised allegations against the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina.
The union accused Fasina of engaging in sexual harassment, victimising union members, and creating a hostile working environment for staff.
The union further called for a comprehensive investigation into the university’s financial operations during Fasina’s tenure, seeking transparency and accountability in the management of university funds.
SSANU claimed that the Vice Chancellor’s actions had led to widespread intimidation of staff, particularly those involved in union activities, and had undermined the institution’s integrity.
The union’s demands for an independent probe come amid growing concerns over the governance and working conditions at FUOYE, with members calling for immediate intervention from relevant authorities to address the allegations and restore a conducive environment for staff and students alike.
The joint statement was signed on Monday by Benjamin Faleye, SSANU Chairman; Emmanuel Akinsola, Financial Secretary; Simeon Olausi, Vice-Chairman; Ramidele Eleniola, Public Relations Officer; Ayomikun Aluke, Secretary; Barnabas Nwokeke, Trustee; Teri Kwabe Vandi, Treasurer; and Ahosede Olufemi-Awalakkan, Women Leader.
SSANU further accused Prof. Fasina of abuse of office, undermining confidence in university leadership, and administrative recklessness.
The union claimed that the Vice Chancellor’s actions had severely affected the morale of staff and led to a breakdown of communication and trust within the institution.
According to the union, the alleged misconduct extended to the intimidation of staff who voiced concerns, including those involved in union activities.
SSANU also accused the Vice Chancellor of a lack of accountability in handling administrative matters, leading to a dysfunctional environment at the university.
The statement read, “The Congress expressed appreciation for the redeployed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Engr. K. O. Ojo, acknowledging his exemplary leadership, transparency, and contributions to institutional growth during his brief but eventful tenure.
“Members strongly opposed the placement of teaching staff into non-teaching roles, describing it as a deviation from standard university practices.”
However, they called for immediate action to reverse such appointments to uphold administrative structure and integrity.
“Serious allegations have been brought against the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, including sexual harassment and victimization of a union member, staff intimidation, creating a hostile work environment, abuse of office, undermining confidence in university leadership, and administrative recklessness and lack of accountability.
Members also demanded a probe into the university’s finances under his tenure to ensure transparency and accountability.
SSANU demanded for the implementation of Governing Council Decisions on Payment of Allowances
The Congress urged the University Management to implement the Governing Council’s decisions on outstanding allowances without further delay.
The congress called on the University’s Governing Council and relevant authorities to take urgent action and intervene swiftly to address these issues to restore harmony, uphold institutional integrity, and safeguard the welfare of staff and students.
When SaharaReporters contacted the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Dr Wale Balogun, he did not respond to the allegation but instead sent a statement signed by a coalition of staff unions at the university.
The body dismissed the allegations levelled against the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Sunday Fasina, as baseless and malicious.
However, the coalition of unions described the accusations as speculative, lacking credible evidence, and driven by political motives.