The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two senior officials and the President of its Students’ Union Government over allegations involving the collection of an Unauthorised Student Levy from students, in a case that has raised fresh concerns about financial accountability within the institution.
Key Highlights:
- FUOYE suspends two senior officials and SUG President over alleged Unauthorised Student Levy
- ₦1,000 allegedly collected from 100-level students without approval
- Funds reportedly not processed through official university bursary channels
- Investigation committee uncovers alleged financial irregularities
- SUG President linked to ₦700,000 refund transaction into personal account
- University says action aimed at protecting students from exploitation
The university says the action follows preliminary findings suggesting that students were compelled to pay unapproved charges for academic-related activities without the necessary institutional clearance.
According to a statement issued by the Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, the suspensions were approved after allegations emerged that 100-level students were made to pay ₦1,000 each as part of practical sessions organised outside approved financial procedures.
Those suspended include Olanrewaju Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services; and SUG President James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
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The university said the matter is directly linked to an Unauthorised Student Levy allegedly imposed without approval from the Senate or management, and without routing payments through the official bursary system.
A fact-finding committee set up by FUOYE reportedly found that Ogunjobi authorised and supervised the collection of the levy without approval, contrary to established financial procedures.
Olaleye was also alleged to have been involved in the process despite his senior administrative role within student affairs.
The SUG President was further implicated after reportedly receiving ₦700,000 into his personal account in connection with a refund process linked to the alleged Unauthorised Student Levy.
FUOYE management stressed that the institution maintains strict policies against extortion and financial misconduct.
The university said it would not tolerate any form of abuse of office or exploitation of students under any guise, adding that all financial transactions must comply with approved procedures.
The suspensions, according to the institution, are precautionary and will remain in place pending the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
The case has drawn attention to the growing scrutiny of informal charges in tertiary institutions, particularly allegations involving unofficial levies imposed on students outside approved channels.
University authorities say the goal of the ongoing process is to protect students and reinforce transparency in all academic and administrative operations.
