The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State, is reportedly planning to transfer a staff member accused of sexually assaulting student nurses to its Joga-Orile annex.
The worker, identified as Ajayi Adebowale Alaba, was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct involving students of the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences during their clinical training at the hospital.
A source familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the proposed transfer had raised concerns that it could interfere with efforts to properly investigate the allegations.
The source alleged that the Head of Nursing Services at FMC Abeokuta was planning to move Ajayi to the Joga-Orile Health Centre, an annex of the medical centre.
However, when contacted, Ajayi did not directly confirm or deny the allegations. He said he had been advised to see a psychiatrist over a health issue.
He also confirmed that discussions were ongoing about his transfer to Joga-Orile, explaining that he had been trying to see a consultant there.
The allegations reportedly followed complaints submitted by the Student Union Government of the Ogun State College of Nursing, Abeokuta, concerning incidents involving students during their clinical posting at the hospital.
In a report dated September 25, 2026, the students’ union petitioned the FMC management over two separate allegations involving student nurses at the Male Medical Ward.
One of the complaints was made by Okonkwo Goodness Chinecherem, who alleged that Ajayi approached her while she was sleeping during a break on September 24 and touched her without consent.
She further alleged that he attempted additional inappropriate sexual contact, leaving her frightened and emotionally distressed.
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Another student, Aminu Olulabikunmi, alleged that an incident occurred on September 23 after Ajayi offered her his bed to rest because she did not have access to a designated bed during her break.
According to her account, Ajayi later returned and lay beside her while she was asleep, covered her with a cloth and allegedly made an inappropriate advance.
She said she immediately stopped the alleged conduct and left the bed.
The SUG said the affected students personally reported the incidents and provided individual accounts. It said the complaints were formally escalated because of the seriousness of the allegations and the need to ensure a safe environment for students undergoing clinical training.
The allegations remain claims, and no finding of guilt against Ajayi has been established in the report.
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