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Following alleged certificate racketeering, the Lagos State University, LASU Ojo, has removed its Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko.
Olumoko’s removal followed a publication on Monday by an online news platform.
The story, according to The Punch, revealed that a certificate racketeering syndicate had genuine Lagos State University certificates that anyone interested could purchase for between N2m and N3m, all depending on the technicality of the course involved.
A source in the university who preferred anonymity has confirmed the removal.
“Yes, it is true, Olumoko has been removed and Abatan has taken over as DSA. This happened yesterday, (Tuesday).”
Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science. He was appointed in acting capacity.
When asked, the Coordinator, LASU Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, replied: “I can’t say if he has been removed or not. I am not yet in the office. So, I don’t know anything yet.”
Earlier, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, said it would invite the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Akibu, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Senate of the tertiary institution and other top staff over allegations of extortion and certificate racketeering levelled against the school recently.
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