LASU Okays Interdiction Of Prof.Adewuya As Provost Of College Of Medicine, Deputy,Prof.Idowu Takes Over In Acting Capacity

Management of the Lagos State University has approved the interdiction of the Provost of its College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya, on alleged grounds of insubordination, unauthorised disclosure of official information, actions the school described as prejudicial to the security of the University and the State, divided loyalty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello in a statement made available to Edu-biznews on Sunday by Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations of the institution,Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile , approved the interdiction of the Provost after he was found to have violated the University’s regulations as stipulated in Chapter 3, Sections 3.6 and 3.8 (3.8.1) of the Conditions of Service for Senior Staff (September 2017) 

The university in  a memo with reference number LASU/ASE/PF/3394, dated 30th August 2024, says the actions of the Provost constitute serious misconduct  

Prior to the interdiction, Prof. Adewuya had been issued two separate queries regarding the allegations, to which he provided responses. However, the Vice Chancellor deemed these responses unsatisfactory and unacceptable and, as such, has referred the case to the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary Committee for further investigation.

The interdiction of Prof. Adewuya according to the statement, takes  effect from 3rd September 2024 till the next  initial period of three (3) months, during which time he is relieved of all official duties as a member of staff of Lagos State University and as Provost of LASUCOM, in accordance with Chapter 3, Section 3.9.7 (e) of the University’s Conditions of Service for Senior Staff.

In the interim, the Vice Chancellor has  approved the appointment of Prof. Olufemi Emmanuel Idowu, the Deputy Provost of LASUCOM, as Acting Provost with effect from Tuesday, 3rd September 2024. 

Prof. Idowu, from the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, will serve in this capacity pending the outcome of the investigation by the Joint Council-Senate Disciplinary (Academic) Committee concerning Prof. Adewuya.