SOKOTO UNIVERSITY DISMISSES THREE STAFF FOR RESULT MANIPULATION, HARASSMENT
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The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has terminated the employment of three staff members for gross misconduct, including result manipulation, sexual harassment, and abandonment of duty.
The decision was ratified during the university’s 171st regular meeting on March 12, 2025, and announced in an official statement signed by the institution’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Ismail Yauri.
The statement emphasized that the disciplinary action reflects UDUS’s strict “zero tolerance” policy toward unethical conduct.
“This decision underscores the institution’s dedication to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and students,” the statement read.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), a leading institution in northern Nigeria, has consistently upheld strict ethical standards for its staff and students. The recent dismissals serve as a clear warning against breaches of the university’s code of conduct.
Attempts to obtain further details from university officials regarding the identities of the dismissed staff and possible legal consequences were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Student reactions have been mixed—while some praise the university’s firm stance on discipline, others call for greater transparency in handling such matters.
The university’s Governing Council approved the dismissal of three staff members for gross misconduct, including result manipulation, sexual harassment, and abandoning their duties, during its 171st regular meeting on March 12, 2025. The decision was officially announced in a statement signed by Ismail Mohammed Yauri, the Director of Information and Public Relations.
According to the statement, the disciplinary action aligns with UDUS’s strict “zero tolerance” policy for unethical behavior.
“This decision underscores the institution’s dedication to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and students,” the statement read.
UDUS, one of northern Nigeria’s leading universities, has consistently emphasized ethical standards among its staff and students. The latest dismissals serve as a warning against violations of the institution’s code of conduct.
Efforts to obtain further comments from university officials regarding the identities of the affected staff and potential legal actions were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
Students have reacted with mixed opinions—some commend the university’s firm stance on discipline, while others call for more transparency in handling such cases.
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