*Minister Reports Him To Head Of Service
STAFF of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have protested against alleged sexual harassment by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Lamuwa.
In a video on social media, the protesters were seen gathered at the ministry’s premises, chanting solidarity songs and calling for action from the Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.
Recall that Tuggar had earlier lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Lamuwa with the head of the civil service of the federation.
In a letter, dated May 27, 2024, Tuggar told the head of civil service that a woman, named Simisola Ajayi, made the allegations against Lamuwa, adding: “I am compelled to write to inform you of a formal complaint against the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, on allegations of sexual harassment.
“Bearing in mind the gravity of the matter, I feel it necessary to draw your attention to it and ask that you handle it accordingly.”
Tuggar included the complaint received via email in the letter sent to the head of civil service.
Ajayi, in her petition, dated May 29, 2024, written by her lawyer, Femi Falana, and addressed to Tuggar, said Lamuwa made inappropriate advances towards her on several occasions.
It was learned that that a few other women had also made similar allegations against Lamuwa.
