The Nigerian Senate on June 7 passed a bill dealing with sexual harassment of students in university and other tertiary institutions by lecturers. The bill with 25 clauses also seeks to protect the ethical standards in higher learning institutions. READ ALSO: Lecturer in sex for grades scandal jailedThe bill bars lecturers from having sexual intercourse with or demanding sex from a student or a prospective student. The bill also prevents lecturers from grabbing, hugging, kissing, touching the breasts, hair, lips, hips, buttocks or any other sensual part of a student’s body. We want tertiary institutions to be a safe and peaceful learning environment for everyone,” Senate President Ahmad Lawan said.

Source: Standard Digital July 09, 2020 08:53 UTC