The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has removed the university Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko over certificate racketeering allegations.
A source in the university confirmed the Dean’s sack to The PUNCH on Wednesday.
According to the source, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, had been appointed as acting DSA.
“Yes, it is true, Olumoko has been removed and Abatan has taken over as DSA. This happened yesterday, (Tuesday),” the source was quoted.
A report credited to SaharaReporters had revealed how a degree could be bought for between N2 million and N3 million from some workers in the university.
The story revealed that a certificate racketeering syndicate had genuine LASU certificates that anyone interested could purchase for between N2m and N3m, depending on the technicality of the course involved.
Meanwhile, 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 levelled against the school recently.
