The Governing Council of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, has approved the dismissal of a lecturer in the Department of Radiography and Radiation Science over allegations of extortion, unauthorized collection of fees, impersonation and other acts of gross misconduct.
The affected lecturer, Dr. Thomas Adejoh, was dismissed following the resolution reached at the university’s 9th Regular Governing Council Meeting held on May 14, 2026.
In an official notice signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr. Vitalis O. Offor, the university stated that the dismissal was based on findings that Dr. Adejoh engaged in several acts considered detrimental to the institution’s integrity and academic standards.
According to the statement, the former lecturer was accused of extorting Radiography students and their parents through an unauthorized WhatsApp platform and collecting illegal conference fees from 61 students. He was also alleged to have attempted to transport the students to Lagos for a conference without obtaining the necessary approval from the university authorities.
The university further accused him of illegally selling his personal textbooks to students, engaging in impersonation and actions that allegedly sabotaged the accreditation process of the institution’s Radiography programme.
“By this approval, Dr. Adejoh Thomas ceases to be a staff member of this University with effect from May 14, 2026,” the statement read.
The management warned members of the public, organizations and groups against conducting any official business with the dismissed lecturer, stressing that he no longer represents the university in any capacity.
The institution also disclosed that it has commenced appropriate legal steps to recover all university property reportedly in his possession, as well as funds allegedly extorted from students and their parents. b
University authorities said the public notice became necessary to properly inform members of the university community and the general public about the development and to prevent any unauthorized dealings involving the former staff member.
The dismissal underscores the university’s commitment to maintaining discipline, transparency and ethical standards within its academic and administrative operations. Authority.
