In a firm stance against misconduct, the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has officially dismissed Dr. Usman Mohammed Aliyu, a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, over allegations of sexual harassment.
The action follows a petition by Kamila Rufai Aliyu, a postgraduate student in the same department, who accused Dr. Aliyu of sexually harassing her and threatening her academic success if she failed to comply with his demands.
The allegations prompted an investigation by the University’s Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee. Following the findings, the Governing Council, in its 96th regular meeting held on April 11, 2025, approved Dr. Aliyu’s dismissal, which was publicly announced in the April 22 edition (Vol. 39 No. 5) of the university’s official newsletter, ATBU Herald.
The newsletter stated:
“The Council has subsequently approved your dismissal from the services of the University with immediate effect, in accordance with chapter 3, item f.1 (o) of the Senior Staff Conditions of Service.”
Dr. Aliyu had earlier filed a defamation lawsuit against the student, department, and the university following the petition. However, the Council’s decision affirms the university’s zero-tolerance policy on harassment and commitment to student welfare.
The dismissed lecturer has been instructed to return all university property in his possession and submit his identification card to the Chief Security Officer.
