THE management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior university officials and the president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) following allegations of unauthorised collection of money from students.
The university announced the decision in a statement issued by its registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, who said the action stemmed from allegations that some students were compelled to pay an unapproved levy.
The affected individuals 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.
According to the registrar, 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.
To investigate the allegations, the university management constituted a preliminary fact-finding committee, which invited all individuals named in the petition to respond to the claims against them.
Ibrahim said the committee’s findings indicated that Ogunjobi allegedly approved and collected the funds without obtaining the required authorisation from the university’s management or Senate. He noted that the institution’s guidelines require all student payments to be processed through the bursary and approved by management.
The registrar further alleged that Olaleye participated in the collection process despite occupying a key position within the university’s student affairs structure.
The SUG president was also implicated in the investigation. According to Ibrahim, Adio was allegedly involved in the handling of the funds, having participated in the sharing of an initial amount before later requesting a refund, which reportedly led to the transfer of ₦700,000 into his personal bank account.
The university said the allegations contradict its commitment to transparency, accountability, and proper financial management.
Ibrahim stressed that FUOYE would not tolerate any form of student exploitation, abuse of office, financial misconduct, or corruption within the institution.
He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to protecting students and ensuring that all financial transactions comply with established procedures and regulations.
The management explained that the suspensions are part of ongoing efforts to preserve the institution’s integrity while further investigations into the matter continue.
