VC, others to face EFCC over alleged fraud

The visitation panel set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi to look into the activities of some tertiary and health institutions in Ekiti State have recommended that managements of these institutions be prosecuted for alleged fraudulent activities and abuse of office.

The institutions are Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU), College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, College of Science and Health Technology, Ijero, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti (EKSUTH) and Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES).

Those that may be removed or prosecuted by anti-graft agencies are EKSU Vice Chancellor, Prof Samuel Oye Bandele; Provost, College of Education, Prof Mojisola Oyarekua; former Director General, BSES and Fayose’s media aide, Lere Olayinka; EKSUTH Chief Medical Director, Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe and ex-Provost of College of Health Science and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Pastor David Ojo.

A member of the visitation panel who craved anonymity said the most noticeable infraction were cases of financial recklessness.

The Guardian, January 20, 2019

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