By Alao Abiodun
The management of Lagos State University (LASU) has recalled the former Dean of Students Affairs (DSA), Professor Tajudeen Olumoko, and Professor Hammed Mutalib after investigation absolving them of extortion and certificate racketeering.
Recall that in November 2023, the university management suspended Prof. Olumoko and Prof Mutalib following a media report revealing that a syndicate was selling certificates for between N2 million and N3 million, depending on the course of study. Olumoko was directly linked to the controversy.
Olumoko was subsequently queried and asked to explain his role in the matter.
The management removed Olumoko from his position as DSA and replaced him with Dr. Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, while investigations were conducted by the school senate and the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The Nation learnt Olumoko had since resumed teaching in November 2024.
Confirming his return, the school registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Fanu, said: “Professor Olumoko has been reinstated because the investigation has been completed, and he has been cleared.”
