The investigative panel set up by the authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, to investigate the allegations of sexual harassment against a lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Mr. Olabisi Olaleye, has submitted its report.
The report was submitted to the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede.
A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the Provost of the Postgraduate College of the University, Professor Yetunde Ajibade, while presenting the reports, expressed the gratitude of the members to the institution for the confidence reposed in them and their ability to discharge their duties without fear or favour.
Applauding the panel for a job well done, the Vice Chancellor reinstated the commitment of his administration to zero tolerance for any form of sexual and emotional harassment.
Professor Ogunbodede urged any student or member of the university community to avail themselves of the opportunity of the open door policy of the present administration to report any infringement on their rights by anybody to the appropriate organ of the university for possible investigation and redress.
Accordingly, the university administration would present the findings of the panel to the academic and promotion committee of the university for deliberations who, in turn, will present the outcome to the University Governing Council for final decision.
The Vice Chancellor however thanked the public for their interest in the university, and pledged to always preserve the academic sanctity and intellectual integrity of the university as laid down by the founding fathers.
He promised that the university was unequivocally committed to making the final decision on the matter investigated public.
Motunrayo Afolayan alleged that the lecturer, Olabisi Olaleye failed her in “Diplomacy” because she refused to have sex with him.
Olaleye has since denied the allegation.
