To allow for a thorough investigation into the certificate racketeering allegation leveled against the institution, the Lagos State University, Ojo, has removed the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko.
The allegations published by some online media, not Theliberationnews revealed that a certificate racketeering syndicate had authentic Lagos State University certificates that anyone interested could purchase for between N2m and N3m, depending on the technicality of the course involved.
Meanwhile, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, has been appointed as acting DSA.
A source in the university who does not want to be mentioned confirmed the removal saying, “Yes, it is true, Olumoko has been removed and Abatan has taken over as DSA. This happened yesterday, (Tuesday).”
Also, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, said it would invite the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. 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 leveled against the school recently.
