The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Students Union President, Comrade Sobowale Lukman Olawale has reportedly being publicly humiliated after given a hot slap in the face by the Sub Dean of Engineering, identified as Dr Ajiboye.
The incident according to one of the students occurred when Comrade Sobowale tried to solicit for help for students of the college of Health Sciences, Oke-Oyi who were delayed from writing their exams at the Computer Based Test (CBT) centre.
We contacted the Student Union President, narrated the incident.
He stated that he left for the CBT centre early in the morning in order to help the students and for the whole process to be fast. On getting there, he tried soliciting for students of the college of Health Sciences, Oke-Oyi, who were delayed over some technical issues. He solicited for the students so that they can write their exam early and go back to their various destination.
He added that he was directed to the office of the secretary and the CBT centre after he made complains about the delay of the students. On getting there, he met them in a meeting and decided to wait. When the Sub Dean, Dr Ajiboye noticed him waiting, he told him to step back which he did.
The Dean again told him to step back, which he reportedly did. However, the Dean then insisted he get out of the CBT office completely. When Comrade Sobowale tried explaining that he is the Student’s Union President, the Sub Dean allegedly refused to give him attention but angrily slapped him on the face.
Comrade Sobowale said he challenged the Dean and asked why he would slap him for barely requesting for help for the students. This action by the Dean angered the students of the University who came to his aid, almost leading to an uproar.
Comrade Sobowale reportedly calmed the students and an apology was tendered by the CBT centre.