The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the President of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) over allegations of illegally collecting money from students.
The disciplinary action follows claims that some 100-level students were compelled to pay an unauthorised levy, prompting the University to launch an investigation into the matter.
The institution’s Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to him, those suspended are the Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Olanrewaju Ogunjobi; the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services, Banji Rildwan Olaleye; and the SUG President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
Ibrahim said a petition accused Ogunjobi and Olaleye of collecting ₦1,000 from each 100-level student under the guise of fees for practical sessions organised by the directorate.
“In the interest of fairness and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, management constituted a preliminary fact-finding committee to look into the allegations,” the Registrar said.
He explained that every individual named in the petition was invited before the committee and given the opportunity to respond to the allegations.
“All persons mentioned in the petition were invited to appear before the committee. They were duly questioned and given the opportunity to respond to the allegations made against them,” he added.
According to Ibrahim, the committee found that Ogunjobi allegedly authorised and collected the ₦1,000 levy without securing approval from the University Senate, management or complying with the institution’s directive that all payments must be processed through the bursary with management approval.
He also alleged that Olaleye played a role in the collection of the money despite occupying a key position in the university’s student affairs structure.
The Registrar further said the SUG President was implicated in the matter, alleging that Adio was indirectly involved in handling the funds. He claimed Adio participated in sharing an initial amount before later requesting a refund, which allegedly led to the transfer of ₦700,000 into his personal bank account.
The University maintained that the allegations contradict its commitment to transparency and accountability.
“The University will not tolerate the extortion of students, abuse of office, financial impropriety, or corruption in any form,” Ibrahim stated.
He added that FUOYE remains committed to protecting students from exploitation and ensuring that all financial transactions comply with established university procedures.
According to the Registrar, the suspension of the three individuals is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the integrity of the institution while investigations continue.
