Following a BBC News Africa revelation on alleged ‘Sex for Grade’ documentary video released by BBC Africa Eye, the University of Lagos has shut-down the acclaimed "Cold Room" where lecturers allegedly assault students.
The development was announced on Monday, 7th October 2019 by the Principal Assistant Registrar (Communication Unit) of the university, Taiwo Oloyede.
Recall that the "Cold Room" was mentioned by a lecturer of the school, Dr Boniface Igbeneghu, in a documentary filmed discretely recorded by the BBC.
In the documentary, Igbeneghu described the room as a place where lecturers meet to “touch students breast” at the staff club of the University.
According to him, “nothing good comes free” and the ‘cold room’ experience is the price some female students have to pay to have good grades.
Meanwhile, hours after the release of the said documentary, the University Pro-Chancellor, Dr Wale Babalakin, announced the suspension of Mr Igbeneghu over allegations of sexual assault disclosed in the documentary.
He also noted that the university council will investigate the matter as it does not condone such behaviour.
In the same vein, Igbeneghu has been suspended by the Foursquare Church where he also serves as part-time pastor.