Sexual Harassment: MAAUN Disowns Dr. Gwadabe, Says His Affiliation with the University Ended Last May
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO — Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), on Thursday evening distanced itself from Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe amid reports linking him to sexual harassment allegations.
In a statement signed by the university’s Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, the management said Dr. Gwadabe’s one-year appointment as a Visiting Lecturer ended 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 said.
The university explained that Visiting Lecturers are engaged on one-year contracts, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance, institutional needs and management approval, adding that Dr. Gwadabe’s appointment expired alongside those of several other visiting lecturers.
MAAUN also reaffirmed its “zero tolerance” policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, noting that 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 management further dismissed claims circulating online that a student was delayed for two years or that a postgraduate student was among the alleged victims, describing both assertions as inaccurate. It noted that the university only recently graduated its first set of students and is yet to commence postgraduate programmes.
The university urged the public and media organisations to report the matter accurately and refrain from describing Dr. Gwadabe as a current member of its staff, insisting that his affiliation with the institution ended in May 2026.