FEDCAM Workers Accuse Management of Intimidation, Staff Downgrading and Embezzlement as Alternative Medicine College Crisis Deepens

Workers at the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (FEDCAM) have accused the institution’s management of intimidation, arbitrary downgrading of staff, and financial mismanagement, alleging years of administrative abuse and violation of its establishing law. Staff members claim the crisis dates back to 2010 when the Federal Ministry of Health took over the college after it was shut down by the National Universities Commission, installing an interim management that allegedly mismanaged budgets without proper infrastructure or academic output. They further allege illegal appointment of a Sole Administrator instead of a substantive Provost, unlawful recruitment of retirees into key positions, cancellation of career progressions, and deliberate efforts to frustrate senior staff. The Sole Administrator, however, denied the allegations, insisting his mandate is to correct long-standing irregularities, defend accountability, and address the absence of academic programmes despite years of staff promotions and salary payments.