The Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has placed three of its officials on suspension following allegations that students were compelled to pay an unauthorised levy, with a fact finding committee's findings implicating each of the affected individuals in different capacities.

The university's Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, named the suspended officials in a statement on Tuesday as Olanrewaju Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services; and James Iyanuoluwa Adio, President of the Students' Union Government.

The allegations centred on the collection of ₦1,000 from each 100 level student, purportedly for practical sessions conducted under Ogunjobi's directorate, without authorisation from university management.

"In the interest of fairness and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, management constituted a preliminary fact finding committee to look into the allegations," Ibrahim stated.

The committee invited all individuals named in the petition and allowed them to respond. "All persons mentioned in the petition were invited to appear before the committee. They were duly questioned and allowed to respond to the allegations made against them," the registrar added.

Findings from the committee indicated that Ogunjobi allegedly approved and collected the funds without the required authorisation. "With respect to Ogunjobi, the committee found that he allegedly authorised and collected the sum of one thousand naira from each affected student without recourse to the senate, management, or the university's extant directives that all payments must be made through the bursary and with the approval of management," Ibrahim disclosed.

Olaleye was found to have assisted in the collection process despite his senior role within the student affairs structure, while Adio's involvement was described as indirect. The registrar alleged that the SUG president participated in the sharing of an initial sum and subsequently requested a refund, which resulted in the transfer of ₦700,000 into his personal bank account.

Ibrahim was unequivocal about the institution's position on the matter. "The university will not tolerate the extortion of students, abuse of office, financial impropriety, or corruption in any form," he stated, adding that the suspensions would remain in place as investigations continue.