Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti has dismissed 13 staff members for misconduct, including abandonment of duty, sexual harassment, and other breaches of the institution’s rules.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ayodele, disclosed this during a press conference held on Monday ahead of the university’s 29th convocation ceremony.
Professor Ayodele stated that the disciplinary action is part of efforts to maintain order and ensure accountability within the university.
According to him, the administration has taken firm steps to address acts of indiscipline among both staff and students.
The decision to sack the staff members followed investigations that revealed various offences.
Three staff members were found guilty of neglecting their duties, one was dismissed for sexual misconduct, while others were punished by being barred from leadership roles for three years.
Additionally, nine staff members had their appointments terminated, and 21 others were given formal warnings.
As part of preparations for the upcoming convocation, Professor Ayodele shared details about the number of graduating students.
A total of 16,446 students from the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic sessions will graduate, with 200 students earning first-class degrees.
Further classification of degrees showed that 5,406 students achieved second-class upper division, 9,076 earned second-class lower division, and 1,295 were awarded third-class degrees.
Four students graduated with a pass. Higher degrees will also be awarded, including 162 PhDs, 242 master’s degrees, and 61 postgraduate diplomas.
The Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the support of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for increasing the university’s monthly subvention from ₦260 million to ₦410 million. He noted that the additional funding has helped the university clear outstanding staff salaries and allowances, boosting staff morale and ensuring a more stable academic calendar.
The convocation ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
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