The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has expressed its unequivocal support for the Governing Council’s decision to constitute an investigative committee to address allegations levelled against the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, by Engineer Folashade Adebayo, a Deputy Director of Works and Services.
In a statement released by the FUOYE Students’ Union Government Led by Comr. Abiodun Olorunshola Mary and was made available to journalists on 28/01/2025.The SUG commended this bold step, describing it as “a demonstration of the institution’s steadfast commitment to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit for justice.” The Union emphasised that the establishment of the committee reflects FUOYE’s dedication to upholding its core values and ensuring fairness in the resolution of internal disputes.
In alignment with the submission of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which hailed and supported the committee set up by the governing council of FUOYE, the SUG reaffirmed its position, stating: “We fully support a thorough and unbiased investigation.” As the Union has expressed confidence in the committee,formed by the Governing Council under the chairmanship of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, to “ensure equitable hearings and carefully examine all allegations.”
The SUG highlighted Prof. Abayomi Fasina’s exemplary leadership and dedication to the welfare of the students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti. “Prof. Fasina has been a very responsive and responsible leader father to the students,and has always frowned to any form of assault.Which made these allegations come to us as a shock.”
Moreover,in the last four years of Prof. Fasina’s leadership, he has been a father figure who does everything under the law to protect the students against sexual harassment, sex-for-grade, sex-for-mark, intimidation, and oppression. “He created an enabling environment for students to learn and for academic excellence, innovation, and character for national transformation to thrive. He looks out for the students at all times and ensures nothing hinders their academic journey. Prof. Fasina gives out scholarships to students every year and supports indigent students financially to ensure their academic journey does not get cut short due to financial challenges.
The Union expressed their disappointment at the lack of focus on the development FUOYE has witnessed under Prof. Fasina, “It is quite disheartening that people are not talking about the significant development FUOYE has witnessed under his leadership,rather unhealthy news clashes is been spread all over the internet.we strongly advice against interference of uninvited bodies by intrusion with content and distractions that could disturb the investigation processes and that could further tarnish the image of the university as this would not be taken with levity, and we await the report of the governing council committee investigating the case,” the statement read.
The SUG concluded by urging the investigative committee to act with diligence and fairness, adding that the process must set a precedent for justice and good governance. “FUOYE’s legacy must remain untarnished, reflecting its status as a beacon of hope and excellence in Nigeria’s educational landscape, We hope that the truth is uncovered and the university’s Dignity, Intergrity and Reputation is preserved.” the SUG concluded.