A panel investigating alleged sexual harassment by a lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun has submitted its reports to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede.
The university’s spokesman, Abiodun Olarewaju, confirmed this on Tuesday.
Olabisi Olaleye, a lecturer in the Department of International Relations, is being accused by Motunrayo Afolayan, a 400-level student of the department.
Mr Olarewaju said the Provost of the Postgraduate College of the University, Prof. Yetunde Ajibade, while presenting the reports, lauded the members of the university administration for the confidence reposed in the panel and their ability to discharge their duties without fear or favour.
Olarewaju, acknowledged the tireless sacrifice of the panel for a job well done, saying the Vice-Chancellor reinstated the commitment of his administration to zero tolerance for any form of sexual and emotional harassment.
Ogunbodede was quoted urging any student or member of the university community to avail themselves of the opportunity of the open-door policy of the present administration to report any infringement on their rights by any body to the appropriate organ of the university for possible investigation and redress.
The university administration will now present the findings of the panel to its Academic and Promotion Committee for deliberations and recommendations.
The spokesman said the committee would in turn present the outcome to the university Governing Council for final decision.
The Vice Chancellor, however, thanked the public for their interest in OAU, and pledged to always preserve the academic sanctity and intellectual integrity of the university as laid down by the founding fathers.
“And concerning the issue at hand, we are unequivocally committed to making the final decision on it known to the public,” he said.
