Significant leadership changes have been announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a number of federal universities, including the University of Abuja, which is now known as Yakubu Gowon University.
According to reports, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday that these adjustments take effect right away.
President Tinubu dismissed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi from her position as vice-chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University and disbanded the whole governing council.
The pro-chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University is Senator Lanre Tejuoso, who formerly served as the pro-chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Senator Joy Emordi, who is now the pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, will succeed him in Makurdi.
President Tinubu named Professor Lar Patricia Manko as Yakubu Gowon University’s Acting Vice Chancellor for a six-month tenure in order to replace Maikudi.
When the substantive Vice Chancellor position opens up, she won’t be able to apply for it.
Furthermore, prior to his term ending on February 14, President Tinubu dismissed Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu from his role as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
His successor, Professor Oguejiofu T. Ujam, has been appointed for a six-month term and will not be qualified to apply for the permanent post.
Gen. Ike Nwachukwu was moved to the position of Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo as part of the leadership changes at UNN.
Engineer Olubunmi Kayode Ojo was named the new UNN Pro-Chancellor by President Tinubu. Ojo previously served in the similar capacity at the Federal Universities of Oye-Ekiti and Lokoja.
Ojo will be replaced at the Federal University of Lokoja by Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi, who is currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo.
Alvan Ikoku University of Education has appointed Senator Sani Stores as its new pro-chancellor, replacing Senator Joy Emordi. Senator Stores is on the University of Nigeria’s Nsukka council.
Furthermore, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has named Barrister Olugbenga Kukoyi, a current Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as its next Pro-Chancellor.
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“All reassignment and appointment decisions take effect right away.
President Tinubu emphasized that these adjustments demonstrate his administration’s dedication to reviving Nigeria’s university system via accountable and vibrant leadership.
According to the release, “the restructuring aims to strengthen governance and academic excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.”
