The University of Uyo has launched a new institutional policy to combat sexual harassment, reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance against all forms of sexual misconduct. At the official launch held at the TETFund Hall on the main campus, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, said the policy shows the university’s commitment to justice, accountability and the protection of
A new initiative to strengthen student-led responses to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has been launched at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The eight-week Next Gen Nexus Virtual Institute on Sexual Violence Response, Leadership, and Advocacy is organised by BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights in collaboration with OAU’s Clinic for Human Rights, with support from
Despite a strict sexual harassment policy at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), cases of abuse persist, with female students unwilling to speak publicly for fear of victimisation and rustication. Findings from an investigation revealed that harassment remains rife, casting doubts on the effectiveness of the institution’s policy framework. One of the students who gained admission into
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed a Principal Assistant Education Officer, Mr. Amos Joshua, for allegedly sexually harassing a student at Government College, Azare. The decision was announced after the Commission’s 32nd plenary session, which concluded disciplinary proceedings against the officer. His actions were classified as serious misconduct under the Bauchi State Public
Emos Joshua, a Principal Assistant Education Officer of Government College Azare, Bauchi State, has been sacked over alleged sexual harassment. This was confirmed in a statement by Mr Saleh Umar, the Information/Public Relations Officer (IPRO), Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC), on Thursday in Bauchi. He said the commission approved the dismissal during its 32nd
Student union leaders on Thursday protested at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, demanding the immediate removal of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina. The protesters, led jointly by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of University Students (NAUS), urged the Minister of Education,
