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In a decisive move to uphold integrity, the Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council has dismissed two senior lecturers over serious allegations of financial fraud, sexual harassment, and student mistreatment.
The terminated staff include Prof. Olatunji Tajudeen Fasasi Abanikannada (Dean, School of Agriculture, Epe Campus) and Dr. Khadeejah Olufunke Kareem-Ibraheem (Lecturer I/Coordinator, Department of Animal Sciences).
Their dismissal was confirmed during the Council’s 143rd statutory meeting after a thorough review by the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary Committee.
Allegations Against Prof. Abanikannada are Student Abuse, Forced 400-Level Agriculture students to work 6:30 AM 10:00 PM without breaks, food, or water even during heavy rainfall. Sexual Harassment: Accused of preying on female students. Emotional & Physical Trauma: Used threats, curses, and vulgar language against staff and students. Illegal Extortion: Collected unauthorized fees from students and staff.
Dr. Kareem-Ibraheem’s Financial Misconduct, Farm Practical Year (FPY) Violations: Ignored university guidelines, forcing students into excessive labor. ₦10.6 Million Fraud: Failed to remit farm proceeds, keeping funds in her personal bank account.
Effective from July 3, 2025, both dismissals align with LASU’s Senior Staff Conditions of Service (2017). The university reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, vowing to protect academic and administrative standards.