EKSU VC Explains Sack of 13 Staff for Sexual Misconduct, Misconduct Allegations

Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU), has fired 13 faculty workers for sexual misconduct, desertion of duty, and other breaches.
Professor Joseph Ayodele, Vice-Chancellor, spoke at a press briefing on Monday ahead of the institution’s 29th convocation ceremony, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to maintaining discipline among staff and students.
He emphasized that the university will not accept any type of misbehavior.

“The University, under my direction, has lifted the bar for staff and student discipline to an exceptional standard. Our administration despises all forms of misconduct, and those who engaged in acts of indiscipline have been suitably sanctioned in accordance with the University’s policies,” he remarked.

The VC detailed the disciplinary penalties, revealing that three staff members were fired for abandoning their duty stations, one for sexual misconduct, and three others were restricted from holding leadership roles for three years.

In addition, nine employees had their appointments canceled, while 21 received warnings for other offenses.

In preparation for the convocation celebration on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Professor Ayodele revealed that 200 of the 16,446 graduates from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic sessions will receive first-class honours.

A breakdown of bachelor’s degree classifications indicated that 5,406 students achieved second-class upper division, 9,076 received second-class lower division, 1,295 received third-class degrees, and four graduated with a pass.

The institution will also confer 162 PhDs, 242 master’s degrees, and 61 postgraduate diplomas.

The Vice-Chancellor thanked Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for boosting the institution’s monthly subvention from ₦260 million to ₦410 million. This step has considerably helped clear pending staff pay and allowances.

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The University’s financial success can be attributed to an increase in monthly subventions from ₦260m to ₦410m. This helped cover unpaid wages and allowances. Staff morale is good because employees are motivated. “This has helped to stabilize the academic calendar,” he said.