Ambrose Alli University suspends three principal officers in College of Medicine over alleged fraud
The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has announced the suspension of three principal officers of the University.
This was contained in a statement titled “Suspension of Principal Officers in the College of Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and signed by Comr. L. I. Isiraojie, Admin Officer, Information/Public Relations Officer,
According to the statement, “I am directed to inform staff and students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, that the University Management on the directive of the Special Intervention Team (S.I.T -AAUE) has suspended the Provost, College of Medicine, Professor G.B.S. Iyalomhe, the Acting Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Dr Harrison Oghogho O. Otamere and the Head of Department of Nursing, Mr I Nwadike from their offices.
“The suspension is sequel to several petitions received from Staff and Students of the College of Medicine on allegations of abuse of office and financial impropriety levied against them.
“The suspension of the officers from office is to enable the Management of the University carry out a detailed and unbiased investigation into the said allegations.
“In the Interim, the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Marshall A. Azeke shall oversee the affairs of the College of Medicine pending the conclusion of investigation,” the statement added. (Daily Independent)
