The flogging of Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe over allegations that he was harassing a female student of Mariam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) sexually has drawn reaction from the University’s management.
A video of the moment Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe was subjected to flogging by the unnamed female student’s husband and some persons earlier went viral.
Reacting to the incident via a statement issued by the university’s Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, the management said Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe is no longer in its employ.
“The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria wishes to clarify recent reports circulating on social media regarding Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe. His one-year appointment ended in May 2026 and was not renewed. He is therefore no longer affiliated with MAAUN,” the statement read.
It said there’s no possibility of such things happening in the institution saying the university only recently graduated its first set of students and is yet to commence postgraduate programmes.
Awaisu also announced that the institution’s founder has instituted a ₦5 million reward for any female student who reports and provides credible evidence of sexual harassment or assault by any lecturer or staff member through the appropriate channels.
