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The Minister of Overseas Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has written a criticism letter to the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, requesting that motion needs to be taken in opposition to the Everlasting Secretary within the ministry, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa over alleged sexual harassment of a married feminine employees, Mrs Simisola Fajemirokun.
The criticism was contained in a letter dated, twenty seventh Could 2024, titled; ‘Re: Official Grievance Relating to Sexual Harassment Of Mrs Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi By Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa (Everlasting Secretary Ministry Of Overseas Affairs).”
The minister within the letter mentioned, “I’m compelled to put in writing to tell you of a proper criticism in opposition to the Everlasting Secretary, Ministry of Overseas Affairs Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa on allegations of sexual harassment.
“Making an allowance for the gravity of the matter, I really feel it vital to attract your consideration to it and ask that you just deal with it accordingly.
“Please discover hooked up a replica of the criticism I acquired through e mail. Could I additionally guarantee you that I stay out there to offer you any help required in discharging your duties?”
Unconfirmed sources have mentioned the Everlasting Secretary is within the behavior of sexually harassing married ladies within the ministry.
When contacted on the problem, Particular Adviser, Media and Communications Technique to the Overseas Affairs Minister, Alkassim Abdulkadir mentioned, “The matter is being regarded into by applicable authorities”.
Lamuwa could also be in deep trouble if the case is established in opposition to him as the problems of sexual harassment are frowned upon by the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
Part 352 expressly acknowledged that “Any one who assaults one other with intent to have carnal data of her or him in opposition to the order of nature is responsible of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.
That is additional corroborated by Part 360, that “any one who unlawfully and indecently assaults a girl or lady is responsible of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for 2 years.”