University of Lagos entrance. Photo: UNILAG
The University of Lagos, Akoka has withdrawn its controversial sexual harassment advisory for female students following widespread criticism, stressing that the publication does not reflect the institution’s values and reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment.
The university made this known in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of its Communication Unit, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, following public outrage over a banner produced by the Student Affairs Division which advised female students on ways to avoid sexual harassment and rape.
PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the advisory, displayed on a roll-up banner within the university, urged female students to adopt precautionary measures, including “Do not shake hands anyhow with any man,” “Do not dress to kill,” and “Do not mingle carelessly with men.”
The publication attracted criticism on social media, with many accusing the institution of promoting victim-blaming by placing responsibility on potential victims instead of perpetrators.
