Babatunji Wusu –
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Zero Tolerance for Corruption: Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, strongly criticizes lecturers who force students to buy handouts, demand bribes (“sorting”), or charge excessive fees for academic services.
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Firm Stance on Misconduct: He recalls dismissing six professors at Federal University Lokoja for sexual harassment and vows to maintain strict discipline at FUOYE.
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Concern for Educational Standards: Ndoma-Egba warns that Nigeria’s academic system is severely compromised, with students obtaining unmerited grades from “miracle centers.”
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FUOYE’s Growing Reputation: The university’s adherence to academic integrity and strict scheduling has made it the most subscribed institution according to JAMB.
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Sexual Harassment Allegation Against VC: A committee is investigating claims against FUOYE’s Vice-Chancellor, with the Pro-Chancellor eager to resolve the matter and restore the university’s reputation.
Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has strongly condemned unethical practices among university lecturers. He denounced the coercion of students into purchasing handouts, paying bribes to pass courses (“sorting”), and being charged exorbitantly for additional academic services.
Speaking to journalists in Calabar on Sunday, the former Senate Majority Leader reaffirmed his commitment to upholding academic integrity. He recalled his tenure as Pro-Chancellor at Federal University Lokoja, where he dismissed six professors for sexual harassment. Though the incidents occurred before his arrival, he ensured due process was followed to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Ndoma-Egba expressed deep concern over the declining academic standards in Nigeria, particularly the rise of “miracle centers” where students obtain unearned grades. He stressed that such practices undermine the credibility of Nigerian university certificates.
He highlighted FUOYE’s success in maintaining an uninterrupted academic calendar despite challenges such as COVID-19 and the prolonged ASUU strike. This consistency, he noted, has made FUOYE the most sought-after university according to JAMB.
Addressing the sexual harassment allegations against FUOYE’s Vice-Chancellor, Ndoma-Egba emphasized his firm stance against misconduct. A committee has been set up to investigate the matter, and he assured that an emergency meeting would soon be convened to finalize the report. He expressed urgency in resolving the issue to prevent it from overshadowing the university’s achievements.
