Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) has officially issued a statement on January 20 about an incident that happened between one of the Institute’s part-time lecturers and a student of the Institution.
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The part-time lecturer by name Tene John was dismissed by the school’s authority for sexually assaulting one of his learners identified as Anjola Ogunyemi.
Anjola Ogunyemi exposed the lecturer after he sexually assaulted her in his office alone. She had no option than to lie to the horny lecturer that she would give her the chance next time when they meet, that was her only way out. (See full narration of Anjola Ogunyemi below in screenshots)
Amid the expose by the student, Tene John disclaimed all accusations directed at him.
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The school’s authority laid him off after undergoing investigations on the issue. He was found guilty.
The Long Official Statement of NIJ reads:
“Our attention has been drawn to a post on the social media, by one of our students, Ms. Anjola Ogunyemi in National Diploma One, alleging sexual harassment against one of our part-time lecturers, Mr. Tene John.
“Ms. Ogunyemi’s petition to the school on the alleged sexual harassment was received on December 19, 2019 – the day of our vacation. And the Provost called her on that same day to acknowledge the receipt of her petition, assuring her that the matter will be looked into appropriately.
“The institution, thereafter, set up a panel of three lecturers: two females and a male. The panel sat and took evidence from the two parties and witnesses concerned. On Friday, January 17, 2020 – the last day of its sitting, the accused and the accuser were made to confront each other at the panel.
“It was difficult for the panel to establish concretely a case of sexual harassment in its report because there were glaring contradictions in the testimonies of the two parties and witnesses.
“We wish to place on record that Ms. Ogunyemi walked out on the panel and ran to the social media to tell her story on the day the panel’s final sitting.
“In view of our institution’s zero tolerance for improper conduct on the part of the staff and students, and in light of the interest the matter has generated, the following decisions have been taken: the lecturer concerned, Mr. Tene, who has been on our faculty for over a decade has been relieved of his appointment, we thank him for his services and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
“Ms. Ogunyemi, who has just returned from a one-year suspension over the indecent dressing and gross misconduct is advised to adhere strictly to her matriculation oath of channeling her grievances to the authorities of the institution.
“We wish to reiterate that our staff and students are governed by rules and regulations and it is important we comply accordingly.”
