Staff unions at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have passed a vote of confidence in the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, dismissing allegations against him as baseless and malicious.
In a joint statement issued by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Congress of Nigerian Academics (CONUA), Non-Academic Staff of Universities (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), the unions described the accusations as a smear campaign orchestrated by disgruntled individuals.
The allegations, detailed in a communiqué dated 25th November 2024, included claims of reversing appointments, sexual harassment, staff intimidation, abuse of office, and a lack of financial accountability. However, the unions stated that these accusations were speculative and lacked credible evidence, driven by political motives.
The unions’ response, signed by union leaders, highlighted Professor Fasina’s achievements during his tenure, including the promotion of over 500 non-teaching staff and 100 teaching staff, prioritization of staff welfare, institutional growth, and completion of over 90 infrastructural projects.
They emphasized transparency and accountability in the administration’s financial management, citing a forensic audit conducted by external auditors commissioned by the Governing Council. Professor Fasina’s leadership style was also commended, with accolades received for his efforts towards transparency and fairness within the institution.
The unions called on stakeholders and the public to
Staff unions at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have passed a vote of confidence in the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, dismissing allegations against him as baseless and malicious.
In a joint statement issued by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Congress of Nigerian Academics (CONUA), Non-Academic Staff of Universities (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), the unions described the accusations as a smear campaign orchestrated by disgruntled individuals.
The allegations, detailed in a communiqué dated 25th November 2024, included claims of reversing appointments, sexual harassment, staff intimidation, abuse of office, and a lack of financial accountability. However, the unions stated that these accusations were speculative and lacked credible evidence, driven by political motives.
The unions’ response, signed by union leaders, highlighted Professor Fasina’s achievements during his tenure, including the promotion of over 500 non-teaching staff and 100 teaching staff, prioritization of staff welfare, institutional growth, and completion of over 90 infrastructural projects.
They emphasized transparency and accountability in the administration’s financial management, citing a forensic audit conducted by external auditors commissioned by the Governing Council. Professor Fasina’s leadership style was also commended, with accolades received for his efforts towards transparency and fairness within the institution.
The unions called on stakeholders and the public to disregard the allegations, describing them as politically motivated and unsubstantiated. They urged the university community to continue supporting Professor Fasina’s administration, credited with transformative achievements that have significantly advanced FUOYE’s standing.
, describing them as politically motivated and unsubstantiated. They urged the university community to continue supporting Professor Fasina’s administration, credited with transformative achievements that have significantly advanced FUOYE’s standing.
