Lagos, Nigeria – In a shocking move, the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has interdicted the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya, over allegations of insubordination and misconduct.
According to a statement released by the university’s Head of Information and Public Relations, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, “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 statement further noted that “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, Prof. Olufemi Emmanuel Idowu, the Deputy Provost of LASUCOM, has been appointed as Acting Provost, effective 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,” the statement added.
