Fatgbems, Ardova Partner to Foster Team Bonding

Top indigenous players in the downstream sector, Fatgbems Group of Company and Ardova Plc have partnered to host Workers Day Extravaganza in Lagos. The event which was co-hosted by the two organizations was used to foster team bonding and to celebrate workers day 2025.
The event which featured a novelty football match between the two sides and other side attractions was used to showcase true Nigerian spirit which promotes togetherness irrespective of our different ideologies or goals. The top management team of the two oil and gas giants witnessed what was described as a major historical milestone in the industry.
In attendance was the Group Chairman of Ardova Plc, Dr. AbdulWasiu Sowami, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fatgbems Group, Dr. Kabir Gbemisola and other top member of the excos of the two organizations.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director, Ardova Plc, Mr. Moshood Olajide stated that it is a welcome idea for the companies to come together to make a statement in action while fostering team bonding, employee development and enhancing the networking mantra needed for growth within and outside of the industry. We at Ardova Plc are committed to such an idea as this because we have a strong focus on the wellbeing of our employees.
In his own comments, Chief Operating Officer, Fatgbems Group, Mr. Ayodele Odulaja, described the event as first of its kind and applauded the organizers for a well-thought-out idea to create that much needed bonding outside of the four walls offices to exercise, laugh and network.
Mr. Odulaja further restated the importance of making the workplace conducive and most importantly placing a high value on the workforce.
Mr. Grant Onome, Head of Brand & Corporate Communications, also extended his gratitude to the two management teams for approving and supporting the team bonding initiative. He went further to congratulate the event coordinators on their outstanding work and thanked all staff who participated both on the field or as enthusiastic fans, encouraging both companies to continue hosting such events, fostering staff interconnectivity and a healthier work environment.

The keenly contested football game saw the Ardova Plc team snatching a late goal to come out victorious over the Fatgbems Group team with 4 goals to 3 margins at the end of regulation time. Both teams were given N2.5m each, while the officials were appreciated with N500,000.

LASUSTECH SHINES WITH 100% NUC ACCREDITATION SUCCESS, PROVING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

 

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has secured accreditation for all 25 of its academic programmes, which it presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the October/November 2024 Accreditation Exercise. The results, released in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor with reference number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/387 and signed by Engr. Abraham Chundusu, the acting Director of Accreditation, shows impressive outcomes: 22 full accreditations (88.0%) and three interim accreditations (12.0%).

 

The results showcase meticulous planning, resource allocation, and academic rigour under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership. The NUC’s rigorous evaluation, which assesses staffing, infrastructure, and academic quality, showcased LASUSTECH’s excellence across multiple colleges. Notably, no programme was denied accreditation, a rare achievement for a university still in its formative years.

 

The College of Applied Social Sciences (CASS), also classified as Administration, led the charge, with all six programmes—Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Banking and Finance, and Office and Information Management—securing full accreditation. Scores ranged from 86.9% to an outstanding 95.6%, reflecting robust academic standards and faculty expertise.

 

In the College of Agriculture, programmes such as Animal Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, Fisheries, and Horticulture achieved scores exceeding 80%, securing full accreditation. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, however, received interim status with an overall score of 80.9%, influenced by a staffing score of 68.6%.

 

The College of Basic Sciences achieved outstanding results, with Physics with Electronics, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Statistics all scoring above 90%. Physics and Mathematics led the rankings with scores of 96.6% each. Although Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry reported scores exceeding 80%, they were assigned interim status due to staffing challenges.

 

The Colleges of Environmental Sciences and Social Sciences/Administration shone brightly, with all programmes earning full accreditation. Standouts included Mass Communication (92.7%), Industrial Design (95.6%), and Economics, which led the university with an exceptional 97.4%.

 

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, on behalf of Management, expresses profound gratitude to all LASUSTECH staff and the Visitor. “As Vice-Chancellor, I remain deeply grateful to all members of staff and students. We dedicate this outstanding achievement to our visitor, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. We are deeply grateful to the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, and the Governing Council, led by Professor Rasheed Kola Ojikutu. We have 14 programmes this year, and we cannot perform lower than this standard.”

 

Meanwhile, in a message authored by the Protem Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASUSTECH Chapter, Comrade Soneye Olufemi Sobowale attributed the success of the accreditation exercise to the commitment of staff and visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor. “Central to this success is the unwavering dedication of the members of ASUU LASUSTECH. Their commitment to upholding academic standards, engaging in continuous professional development, and fostering an environment conducive to learning played a pivotal role in achieving this feat.”

Soneye further stated, “Equally commendable is the proactive leadership of the university administration under the stewardship of Vice Chancellor Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. The administration’s strategic initiatives, including infrastructural development and academic staff support, have been instrumental in positioning LASUSTECH as a centre of academic excellence.”

 

 

PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN

 

S/N

COLLEGE/FACULTY

STATUS

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

1

Accounting

Full Accreditation

 

2

Actuarial Science

Full Accreditation

 

3

Banking and Finance

Full Accreditation

 

4

Business Administration

Full Accreditation

 

5

Marketing

Full Accreditation

 

6

Office and Information Management

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

ARCHITECTURE

 

7

Architecture

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

AGRICULTURE

 

8

Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

Interim Accreditation

 

9

Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

Full Accreditation

 

10

Animal Science

Full Accreditation

 

11

Crop Science

Full Accreditation

 

12

Horticulture and Landscape Management

Full Accreditation

 

13

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA

 

14

Mass Communication

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

COMPUTING

 

15

Computer Science

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

 

16

Industrial Design

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

SCIENCE

 

17

Botany

Full Accreditation

 

18

Chemistry

Interim Accreditation

 

19

Industrial Chemistry

Interim Accreditation

 

20

Physics with Electronics

Full Accreditation

 

21

Mathematics

Full Accreditation

 

22

Microbiology

Full Accreditation

 

23

Statistics

Full Accreditation

 

24

Zoology

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

 

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE

 

25

Economics

Full Accreditation

 

 

 

Signed

Lanre Kuye

Director, Information and Public Relations

Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has secured accreditation for all 25 of its academic programmes, which it presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) during the October/November 2024 Accreditation Exercise. The results, released in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor with reference number NUC/ES/412/VOL.14/387 and signed by Engr. Abraham Chundusu, the acting Director of Accreditation, shows impressive outcomes: 22 full accreditations (88.0%) and three interim accreditations (12.0%).

The results showcase meticulous planning, resource allocation, and academic rigour under the Vice Chancellor’s leadership. The NUC’s rigorous evaluation, which assesses staffing, infrastructure, and academic quality, showcased LASUSTECH’s excellence across multiple colleges. Notably, no programme was denied accreditation, a rare achievement for a university still in its formative years.

The College of Applied Social Sciences (CASS), also classified as Administration, led the charge, with all six programmes—Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Banking and Finance, and Office and Information Management—securing full accreditation. Scores ranged from 86.9% to an outstanding 95.6%, reflecting robust academic standards and faculty expertise.

In the College of Agriculture, programmes such as Animal Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Extension, Fisheries, and Horticulture achieved scores exceeding 80%, securing full accreditation. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, however, received interim status with an overall score of 80.9%, influenced by a staffing score of 68.6%.

The College of Basic Sciences achieved outstanding results, with Physics with Electronics, Mathematics, Microbiology, and Statistics all scoring above 90%. Physics and Mathematics led the rankings with scores of 96.6% each. Although Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry reported scores exceeding 80%, they were assigned interim status due to staffing challenges.

The Colleges of Environmental Sciences and Social Sciences/Administration shone brightly, with all programmes earning full accreditation. Standouts included Mass Communication (92.7%), Industrial Design (95.6%), and Economics, which led the university with an exceptional 97.4%.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, on behalf of Management, expresses profound gratitude to all LASUSTECH staff and the Visitor. “As Vice-Chancellor, I remain deeply grateful to all members of staff and students. We dedicate this outstanding achievement to our visitor, Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. We are deeply grateful to the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, and the Governing Council, led by Professor Rasheed Kola Ojikutu. We have 14 programmes this year, and we cannot perform lower than this standard.”

Meanwhile, in a message authored by the Protem Secretary of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASUSTECH Chapter, Comrade Soneye Olufemi Sobowale attributed the success of the accreditation exercise to the commitment of staff and visionary leadership of the Vice Chancellor. “Central to this success is the unwavering dedication of the members of ASUU LASUSTECH. Their commitment to upholding academic standards, engaging in continuous professional development, and fostering an environment conducive to learning played a pivotal role in achieving this feat.”
Soneye further stated, “Equally commendable is the proactive leadership of the university administration under the stewardship of Vice Chancellor Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. The administration’s strategic initiatives, including infrastructural development and academic staff support, have been instrumental in positioning LASUSTECH as a centre of academic excellence.”

PROGRAMME BREAKDOWN

S/N
COLLEGE/FACULTY
STATUS

ADMINISTRATION

1
Accounting
Full Accreditation

2
Actuarial Science
Full Accreditation

3
Banking and Finance
Full Accreditation

4
Business Administration
Full Accreditation

5
Marketing
Full Accreditation

6
Office and Information Management
Full Accreditation

 

 

ARCHITECTURE

7
Architecture
Full Accreditation

 

 

AGRICULTURE

8
Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
Interim Accreditation

9
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Full Accreditation

10
Animal Science
Full Accreditation

11
Crop Science
Full Accreditation

12
Horticulture and Landscape Management
Full Accreditation

13
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Full Accreditation

 

 

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA

14
Mass Communication
Full Accreditation

 

 

COMPUTING

15
Computer Science
Full Accreditation

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

16
Industrial Design
Full Accreditation

 

 

SCIENCE

17
Botany
Full Accreditation

18
Chemistry
Interim Accreditation

19
Industrial Chemistry
Interim Accreditation

20
Physics with Electronics
Full Accreditation

21
Mathematics
Full Accreditation

22
Microbiology
Full Accreditation

23
Statistics
Full Accreditation

24
Zoology
Full Accreditation

 

 

SOCIAL SCIENCE

25
Economics
Full Accreditation

 

Signed
Lanre Kuye
Director, Information and Public Relations

Sex-for-Grades Scandal: Over 50 Nigerian Lecturers Indicted in Four-Year Wave of Sexual Misconduct

“The existing mechanisms are often bureaucratic, and students fear repercussions. Without trusted and effective channels, victims feel isolated.”
— Mr. Onoja Baba, Kogi State Polytechnic

ABUJA — Over 50 lecturers across Nigerian public tertiary institutions have been indicted for sexual misconduct between April 2021 and April 2025, in what experts are calling an alarming, systemic crisis of exploitation within the country’s academic institutions.

The wave of cases—many involving coercion, harassment, and abuse of academic power—has resulted in dismissals, suspensions, and ongoing disciplinary proceedings across federal and state universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

A Nationwide Pattern of Abuse

The most recent case occurred on April 24, 2025, when the Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, dismissed Dr. Usman Aliyu after an internal disciplinary panel found him guilty of sexually harassing a married postgraduate student, Mrs. Kamila Aliyu.

Mrs. Aliyu had filed a petition in 2024 alleging academic coercion and threats. The institution acted following recommendations from its Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee.

Ten days earlier, on April 14, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology dismissed three lecturers—Nurudeen Hassan, Kareem Arigbabu, and Olayinka Uthman—following multiple sexual harassment complaints and deliberations by its Governing Council.

A Crisis Decades in the Making

A 2018 survey by the World Bank’s Women, Business, and the Law project revealed that 70% of Nigerian female graduates experienced sexual harassment during their studies—primarily from lecturers and classmates.

In 2021, the Nigerian Senate passed a bill imposing up to 21 years imprisonment for educators found guilty of sexual exploitation. However, the bill has yet to be signed into law, limiting the ability of institutions to enforce lasting legal consequences.

Dismissals and Investigations: A Timeline

Sexual misconduct cases reported between 2021 and 2025 span nearly every region of Nigeria:

• Federal University, Lokoja dismissed four lecturers in November 2024 and suspended another in May 2024.

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka suspended Mr. Mfonobong Udoudom, later arrested by police after a viral video showed him allegedly harassing a female student.

• Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife dismissed three lecturers in 2021 and probed a professor in 2022, bringing its tally to four.

• University of Abuja confirmed the dismissal of four lecturers—two each in 2022 and 2023—for sexual misconduct.

• In August 2023, the University of Calabar suspended its Dean of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, after multiple harassment allegations.

• In 2023, the ICPC arraigned Dr. Balogun Olaniran of Tai Solarin University of Education for allegedly demanding sex to alter exam results.

Additional institutions affected include:

• Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

• University of Lagos

• University of Port Harcourt

• Abia State University

• Ambrose Alli University

• Ignatius Ajuru University

• Kwara State University

• Rivers State Polytechnic

• Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

• Kogi State Polytechnic

Fear, Silence, and Systemic Barriers

Despite these actions, many cases remain unreported. Victims often fear retaliation, social stigma, or academic sabotage.

“The fear of losing grades, scholarships, or credibility forces students into silence,” said a female undergraduate who requested anonymity.

Mr. Onoja Baba, a lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, has proposed a “Digital Anonymous Feedback System” to allow students to report harassment safely and without fear.

“It’s time we rethink our reporting and accountability structures,” Baba said. “Without transparency and trust, institutional change will remain cosmetic.”

What Needs to Change?

Education rights advocates, student groups, and civil society organizations are calling for:

• Immediate presidential assent to the 2021 sexual harassment bill

• Establishment of independent sexual misconduct panels in all institutions

• Digital whistleblowing systems and victim support desks

• Public naming of convicted offenders to deter future violations

The wave of dismissals may indicate a shift toward accountability, but critics say true justice must go beyond administrative action. As Nigeria grapples with this long-standing crisis, victims and activists continue to demand justice, protection, and reform—not just punishment, but prevention.

Until then, students remain at risk—and the classroom, meant to be a sanctuary of learning, continues to harbor predators.