Oduduwa Poly Student Accuses Lecturer of Extortion and Result Withholding
A student at Oduduwa Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Jesulayomi Adedini, has accused her lecturer, Ogunjana Adeolu, who heads the Department of Tourism and Hospitality, of extortion and withholding her results.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
A student at Oduduwa Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Jesulayomi Adedini, has come forward with allegations of extortion and deliberate obstruction of her graduation process against a lecturer identified as Ogunjana Adeolu, who heads the Department of Tourism and Hospitality within the institution.
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According to reports, Adedini completed her final National Diploma examination in July 2023, yet her results and projects remain withheld by Adeolu, the department head.
Adedini alleges that Adeolu's refusal to clear her final year project appears to be a tactic to prolong her stay in school, despite having paid him a total sum of N46,500 for project assistance and result processing.
Speaking on her ordeal, Adedini stated, "He (Adeolu) has refused to release my results and projects, claiming that he will continue to withhold them due to the school management's salary arrears. Even though the school authorities have intervened, he remains adamant."
Adedini further revealed the breakdown of payments made to Adeolu, stating, "The first time he collected N35,000, later in February 2024, he demanded another N5,000, and then N6,500 for result collec tions. In total, he collected N46,500 from me."
In response to the allegations, Adeolu denied responsibility for the delay in releasing Adedini's results, asserting that she should seek clarification from the management regarding any issues. He defended the fees collected, stating that they were for project supervision services rendered.
Adeolu stated, "She is supposed to see the management to find out what the issues are. Even if I handed over what I have with me to her, I could receive a query. She should meet the management and not me."
Efforts to reach the polytechnic's Rector, identified as Siyanbola, for comment were unsuccessful, as he was reported to be in a meeting. Subsequent attempts to contact him proved futile due to poor network coverage.
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The allegations levelled against Adeolu highlight concerns over ethical conduct within the institution and the potential exploitation of students. It remains to be seen how the authorities will address these allegations and ensure a fair resolution for Adedini and others affected.
