Nafiu Lukman Abiodun
Nafiu Lukman Abiodun | |
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| Education | University of Ilorin (PhD, Statistics) |
| Occupations | Academician, economist, statistician |
| Employer | Kabale University (suspended in 2022) |
Nafiu Lukman Abiodun is a Nigerian academic, economist and statistician. He was indefinitely suspended from Kabale University in 2022 after being found guilty of sexually harassing students at the university.[1][2][3][4]
Career and education
Abiodun holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria.[5] In 2022, he served as the director of Research at Kabale University. He also headed the Department of Economics and Statistics in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences.[6][7]
Controversy
Abiodun was accused of demanding sexual favours from female students. On November 11, 2022, a letter from the University Secretary Canon Johnson Munono Byaryantuma confirmed that he was guilty of the said allegations, including sexual harassment, failure to follow examination regulations and professional guidance. In the letter, Byaryantuma stated that Abiodun's contract would not be renewed upon its expiration.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Independent, The (2022-11-14). "Kabale University lecturer on the spot over sex for marks". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ URN (2022-11-14). "Sex for marks: Kabale University sacks Nigerian lecturer". The Observer. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Muhimba, Samuel. "Kabale University senior lecturer sacked over "sex for marks" scandal". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "RPI RFP March 2017" (PDF). Kabale University. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "DSpace". idr.kab.ac.ug. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ "Lukman Abiodun Nafiu". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Tugume, Godfrey (2022-11-13). "Kabale University Fires Nigerian Lecturer for Sexually Harassing Female Students". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
- ↑ Republic, Matooke (2022-11-14). "SEX FOR MARKS! Kabale University sacks lecturer over sexual harassment - Matooke Republic". Retrieved 2026-03-22.