Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, distancing itself from Dr Nasa’i Gwadabe, who has been linked to allegations of sexual harassment circulating on social media.
The university made the clarification in a statement signed by its Registrar, Habibu Awaisu Abubakar, on Thursday, stating that Dr Gwadabe’s one-year appointment as a Visiting Lecturer with MAAUN expired in May 2026 and was not renewed. It stressed that he is no longer affiliated with the institution.
SolaceBase reports that the statement followed allegations that Dr Gwadabe attempted to sexually harass a female student who was reportedly under his academic supervision.
The allegations gained widespread attention after a video circulated online showing the lecturer being beaten by some men, who social media users alleged were the student’s husband and his friend, after they reportedly lured him to a location where he had allegedly asked the student to meet him.
The statement read, “The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria wishes to clarify recent reports circulating on social media regarding Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe.
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“His one-year appointment ended in May 2026 and was not renewed. He is therefore no longer affiliated with MAAUN,” the statement said.
According to the university, visiting lecturers are employed on one-year contracts, with renewal dependent on satisfactory performance, institutional needs and management approval.
It explained that Dr. Gwadabe’s appointment expired alongside those of several other visiting lecturers and dismissed suggestions that his exit was connected to the allegations currently attracting public attention.
Reaffirming its stance against sexual misconduct, the university said it maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation.
The management disclosed that the university’s founder had instituted a N5 million reward for any female student who reports and provides credible evidence of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving any lecturer or staff member through the appropriate reporting channels.
The university also faulted claims circulating online that a student was delayed for two years because of the alleged misconduct or that one of the alleged victims was a postgraduate student.
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It described both claims as inaccurate, explaining that MAAUN only recently graduated its first set of students and has yet to commence postgraduate programmes.
The management urged journalists and members of the public to report the matter accurately and refrain from describing Dr. Gwadabe as a current member of staff, insisting that his affiliation with the university ended in May 2026.
To support its position, the university released a letter dated April 27, 2026, signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Israr, informing Dr. Gwadabe that his application for reappointment as a Senior Visiting Lecturer was unsuccessful.
