Sexual Harassment: MAAUN Says Accused Lecturer Left University In May

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has clarified that Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe, whose name has been linked to allegations of sexual harassment circulating on social media, is no longer affiliated with the institution.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the university’s Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, the management said Gwadabe’s one-year appointment as a visiting lecturer expired in May 2026 and was not renewed.

“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.

The university explained that visiting lecturers are engaged on renewable one-year contracts, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance, institutional needs and management approval. It noted that Gwadabe’s appointment expired alongside those of several other visiting lecturers.

MAAUN also reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, stressing that it maintains strict mechanisms for addressing complaints involving staff and students.

According to the university, its 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.

The institution further dismissed claims circulating online that a student was delayed for two years because of the alleged incident or that a postgraduate student was among the alleged victims.

The management described both claims as inaccurate, explaining that MAAUN only recently graduated its first set of students and has yet to commence postgraduate programmes.

It urged the public and media organisations to report the matter accurately and refrain from identifying Gwadabe as a current lecturer of the university.

The university reiterated that Dr. Gwadabe’s relationship with the institution ended in May 2026 and reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct and accountability.