LASU Removes Student Affairs Dean Certificate Forgery
The Lagos State University (LASU) has removed the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko. The Lecturer was removed following allegations of certificate forgery in the Institution.
Reports revealed Prof. Olumoko was among the fake certificate syndicates that helped people purchase LASU certificates fraudulently for the sum of ₦2m or ₦3m, depending on the technicality of the course involved.
Confirming the development, a source in the university, who did pled anonymity said Prof. Olumoko was removed on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and has been replaced by Dr. Abiodun Fatai-Abatan but not been sacked yet.
Meanwhile, the report indicting the institution stated that the former Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, commissioned an investigation and sting operation involving DSS operatives in 2022 to expose the syndicates.
The reports further alleged that the current Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello of the University was trying to sweep the case under the carpet.
However, in its reaction to the allegation, the institution on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, said that the outcome of its internal investigation would be published and appropriate action would be taken.
In the statement signed by Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, the Coordinator of the Centre for Information and Public Relations said, “Lagos State University Management does not take such matters lightly.”
Source: Pulse
