The
management of the University of Benin UNIBEN has denied knowledge that
Professor Isaiah Ibeh of the University has been queried and faces possible
dismissal over a publication which claims he has developed a new drug that
could cure HIV and AIDS.
A press
statement by UNIBEN however dissociated the institution from the claims by the
Dean, school of Basic Medical Sciences of the University adding that it
considers the publicized claims as an embarrassment for not following laid down
procedure.
The statement
signed by Public Relations Officer of the ivory tower Harrison Osarenren said
the institution appreciates the efforts of the researcher but explained that
until all appropriate scientific process has been duly followed, the university
cannot make any pronouncement on the research.
However,
a release signed by him stated that the publication on the HIV/AIDS research
findings was a misrepresentation of what actually transpired.
Professor
Ibeh in the statement explained that some observations of the research are
preliminary and still ongoing adding that he is sorry for the embarrassment the
publications has caused the university and professional colleagues, realizing
that there are procedures of reporting such scientific results.
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