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“We’re tired of sucking dick” – Female student of Unical from Faculty of Law protest against sex-for-grade practice by Prof. Cyril Ndifon.
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) law students, on Monday, besieged the office of the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, to protest against alleged sexual harassment, extortion, and absenteeism by lecturers.
The students particularly accused the Dean of Faculty of Law, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, of sexually harassing female students.
The placards had various inscriptions like “Ndifon Must Go”, “We Are Tired of Buying Law Journals”, “We Are Tired of Lecturers Not Attending Classes”, and “We Are Sexually Harassed”.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Obi, assured the students of the University authorities’ willingness to get their concerns addressed even as she called for calm.
She said the university was ready to give a listening ear and was willing to resolve challenges being faced by the students.
The allegations have, however, generated reactions on social media, with many joining the students to lend their voices against the alleged sexual harassment.
Reacting to the development, a Twitter user @UnkleAyo wrote, “It will interest you to know that this same Professor was suspended in 2015 for raping a law student in his office. Why was he reinstated? How did he end up becoming a dean again? The V.C of UNICAL is obviously of questionable character.”
The vice chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Banku Obi while addressing the aggrieved students said their cries and complaints have been heard and necessary actions will be taken.
She further commended the students over the way and manner they peacefully conduct the protest in line with the school rules and regulations.
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