The Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), has clarified that Dr. Nasa’i Gwadabe, whose name has been linked to sexual harassment allegations circulating on social media, is no longer affiliated with the institution.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Registrar, Habibu Awaisu, the university said Gwadabe’s one-year appointment as a visiting lecturer expired 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 renewable one-year contracts, with renewal subject to satisfactory performance, institutional requirements and management approval. It added that Gwadabe’s appointment expired alongside those of several other visiting lecturers whose contracts also came to an end.

MAAUN, recently listed among the 24 Nigerian universities featured in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings,  reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, stressing its commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for students.

According to the statement, the university’s Founder has instituted a ₦5 million reward for any female student who reports and provides credible evidence of sexual harassment or assault involving any lecturer or staff member through the appropriate reporting channels.

The institution also dismissed reports alleging that a student was delayed by two years because of the incident or that a postgraduate student was among the alleged victims, describing the claims as false.

It explained that the university only recently graduated its first set of students and has yet to commence postgraduate programmes.

The management urged members of the public and media organisations to report the matter accurately and avoid identifying Gwadabe as a current member of the university’s academic staff.

It reaffirmed that his association with the institution ended in May 2026 and restated its commitment to upholding high standards of professionalism, ethics and accountability.