UNILAG Senior Lecturer Afolabi Promises Action on Allegations of Sexual Assault
The lecturer responded to the students' concerns after they came forward with allegations implicating several male lecturers across various academic levels.
Zita Ezechi 
A senior lecturer of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and director of the Centre for Human Rights, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has pledged to address the sexual allegations with urgency and commitment. The lecturer responded to the students' concerns after they came forward with allegations implicating several male lecturers across various academic levels.
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"Thank you for contacting me," the lecturer stated in response to the students' allegations. "I have escalated your concerns to the school, and thanks for listing the names as alleged. I will follow up with the school on your concerns. Sexual harassment should not be tolerated anywhere and definitely not at CMUL. UNILAG should activate its zero tolerance policy, and I promise to take it up and provide feedback on developments. I am ready to meet; I will send you my phone number. Thank you."
The statement from the lecturer comes amidst heightened attention and outcry following the students' disclosures, which have highlighted a culture of fear and exploitation within the university community. The anonymous student who initially raised the allegations expressed gratitude for the lecturer's prompt response, stating, "Thank you so much, ma. I genuinely appreciate your involvement and your response. I will make myself available whenever you need, ma."
The lecturer's proactive stance and commitment to addressing the allegations have been welcomed by the students, who hope for swift and decisive action to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment at UNILAG.
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Another student echoed this sentiment, saying, "Thank you so much for this. Thank you for your response. I am available to share all the information you need to help the victims get justice."
A third student added, "Thank you very much, ma. May your efforts yield positive results."
