LASUCOM Suspends Provost Over Financial Improprieties
The Lagos State University Management has suspended the provost of Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Professor Babatunde Solagberu over allegations of financial impropriety.
Solagberu was alleged to have committed several infractions against the rules and regulations of the University, bordering on financial improprieties and administrative misadventures.
The management of LASUCOM Mondayy in a statement said the interdiction is for three months in the first instance, and he will be placed on half monthly salary during the period pending the determination of the allegation against him by the Joint Council and Senate Disciplinary Committee (Academic).
The institution noted that details of the allegations have been served on the provost in a memo dated Thursday 30th November, 2017.
“Against this background, Professor Babatunde Solagberu, has until the allegations against him are investigated and determined, ceased to be the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM).
“He is forbidden to carry-out any official duties, either as Provost or member of staff of the College of Medicine during the period of his interdiction in accordance with chapter 3 (Discipline), section 3.9.7 (e) of the Conditions of Service guiding the Senior Staff (September, 2017).
“ He is also forbidden from visiting the University premises except with the express permission of the Registrar.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Provost, Professor Anthonia Okeoghene Ogbera, Department of Medicine, has been appointed the Acting Provost with effect from Thursday, 30th November, 2017.
She is to discharge the full responsibilities of the Provost, College of Medicine in accordance to the conditions of service guiding senior staff, Lagos State University.