The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has sacked two professors – Adeniji Abiodun and Agaptus Buzo-Chibuzo Orji over sex-for-marks scandal.
The university also demoted Dr Robert Dajal from an Associate Professor to Senior Lecturer and Gana Defian from Lecturer 1 to Assistant Lecturer.
A statement on Monday by the varsity’s spokesman, Dr Habib Yakoob, and obtained by Igbere TV said Prof. Abiodun was dismissed for indulging in an inappropriate relationship with a female student, falsification of academic records and aiding and abetting of examination malpractice.
Prof. Orji was dismissed for indulging in corruption and dishonesty as well as falsifying academic records and aiding and abetting of examination malpractice.
The statement said the university’s governing council approved their dismissal during its 85th regular meeting.
The two demoted lecturers were involved in “various acts of misconduct inimical to the good image of the university.”
The institution restated its “commitment to high moral standards and determination to take appropriate disciplinary measures against any act of misconduct perpetrated by its staff and/or students, in the interest of justice and educational development.”
