THE management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Thursday suspended the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the institution, Cyril Ndifon, following allegations of sexual harassment.
Some female students, led by the president of the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) in the university, Benedict Out, staged a protest on Monday and demanded the sacking of the Dean.
The university senate began an investigation into the allegations on Wednesday.
In a letter signed by the Registrar, Gabriel Egbe, the university authorities directed Ndifon to proceed on an immediate suspension pending the conclusion of the investigation into the allegations.
The suspension took effect yesterday Thursday, 17th August 2023.
The dean was directed to transfer all the varsity’s property in his possession before vacating his office.
He was also instructed to stay away from the school premises until invited by the investigative panel.
Eighteen-Eleven Media