Lecturers' Misconduct Can't Be Overlooked Again - MOAUM Vice Chancellor

Allegations of misconduct against some lecturers in the Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) are reputed to have negative image for the institution. For this reason, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Simon Terver Ubwa has raised the red flag not only against further misconduct but also to those offenders whose reports get to the authorities!

The press statement from the institution signed by Barnabas Terfa Hemba as the Registrar noted "the university wishes to state emphatically that it maintains zero tolerance for any form of misconduct, particularly acts that undermine safety, dignity and wellbeing of our students and staff."

The statement continued "in recent weeks, social media platforms have been awash with allegations concerning the misconduct of some lecturers of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi. Cautioning perpetrators of the alleged conduct, the statement clarified that the university has established the policies and "procedure for reporting, investigating and addressing such matters in strict compliance with the law and in accordance with global best practices." Consequently, Professor Ubwa advised members of the public to feel free and come forward with the complaints to enable the institution's management treat the issues as required.

He said "these procedures ensure that every allegation, once formally reported, is handled with the highest level of confidentiality, fairness and professionalism." For this reason, he called those "with credible information or evidence to use the official reporting channels in the university so that the appropriate processes can be activated promptly."

Ubwa urged the general public including the university community to halt what he described as "trial by social media" as the practice "often jeopardizes the integrity of investigations, the rights of all parties involved in pursuit of justice." 

Restating management's commitment to upholding the highest levels of ethics, accountability and respect for due process, Professor Ubwa reminded also of the resolve for safety to students, staff, parents and stakeholders that management would ensure preservation of dignity and wellbeing of the university as priority, but cautioned "any member of staff found culpable of misconduct after due investigation will face the full weight of the university's disciplinary measures and the law."