Students in tertiary institutions across the country have been advised to report any case of molestation, intimidation and all forms of harassment to relevant authorities for necessary action.
A milestone deserving recognition in the campaign against sex for marks or marks for sex in tertiary institutions was attained in Nigeria yesterday when a Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, sentenced Professor Richard Akindele, a former lecturer of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), to six years imprisonment for demanding sex from his student, Monica Osagie, in order to make her pass a course he taught.
The SOFADONDO (SDD) advocacy group has commended the Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) for its action regarding Professor Richard Akindele, a former lecturer of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU).
Akindele was remanded in prison on Monday after being arraigned by the ICPC on allegations of requesting sex to influence the marks of his female student.
A statement by Albert Obiozo, Convener of SDD, welcomed the "step taken by ICPC to secure justice for Ms Monica Osagie".
We took our campaign to SS3 students at the Government Secondary School, Lagos Street, Calabar, Cross River State!
This was very strategic and timely, as these students prepare to begin life in tertiary institutions.
Many thanks to our SofaDonDo Volunteer, Blessed, who in partnership with Brencare Foundation NGO, spoke to the students about capacity building, sexual abuse and sexual health for young persons.
As time goes on you're sexually harassed by someone and you summon courage to tell your uncle about it, but he threatens to send you packing
In furtherance of the need to equally conscientize younger female students against Sex for Marks before they get admitted in tertiary institutions, we also took our campaign to Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary School, Edgerley Road, Calabar, Cross River State.
As confirmed by one of the students who interacted with her, Sex for Marks "is very rampant in our present society, especially in Nigeria
THE CONVERSATION IS ON
It is just wrong. And what is wrong is just wrong. Period.
SEX IS NOT MARKS
Are you a victim? Do you know a victim? Report any case of abuse.
It is demeaning!
It is degrading!!
It is wrong!!!
By: Uwem Akangson