AfriqueCAN: A lecturer in the General Studies division at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka – UNN, has been suspended for allegedly harassing a female student www.AfriqueCAN.com
The lecturer, Mr. Mfonobong David Udoudom was seen in a viral video after he was caught pants down on Monday while allegedly trying to have a sexual affair with a female student in exchange for grades.
The management of the University on Tuesday, announced Udoudom’s suspension.
In the statement signed by Okwun Omeaku, Acting Public Relations Officer of the UNN, the university said it has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct.
“The indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted by the University to investigate the incident,’’ part of the statement read.
“For the record, the University of Nigeria has a zero tolerance for sexual misconduct involving our staff and students.
“UNN is among the few universities in the country that has a Sexual Harassment Policy, which guides the relationship between our staff and students in particular and among our male and female staff.
“As a university, we are committed to protecting our students from any form of abuse and exploitation, and the University Management will not hesitate to punish Mr Mfonobong David Udoudom, according to our rules if he is found guilty by our disciplinary panel.”