Certificate racketeering investigation: LASU confirms removing Dean, student affairs

The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has confirmed removing the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko, as part of the ongoing investigation into the allegation of certificate racketeering in the institution.

Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos.

Thomas-Onashile said that the management was not covering up any staff for the alleged certificate racketeering that was published recently online.

She said that the attention of management had been drawn to recent reports regarding alleged “Certificate Racketeering” and a “sting operation” at the university.

“For emphasis, there has been no "cover-up" and there will be no "cover-up”.

“The management has promptly brought the original allegations to the attention of general law enforcement authorities, including the office of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

“These authorities have not yet concluded their investigations.

“The management does not take such matters lightly.

“Its own inquiries into the allegations will be concluded before the end of 2023, she said.

Thomas-Onashile added that the Vice-Chancellor had approved the appointment of Dr. Surajudeen Fatai as the new acting dean of the Students’ Affairs Division of the university.

“Fatai is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, LASU.

“The appointment is for a period of a year, with effect from November 7, 2023, to November 6, 2024, she said.