President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive action by dissolving the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The president also approved the removal of the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, over allegations of irregularities in their appointments.
The governing council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, with members including Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin, faced accusations of violating university laws in the appointment process. The fallout prompted interventions from the Federal Government to resolve tensions between the council and the university’s Senate.
This move reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring transparency and adherence to due process in the nation’s education sector. He emphasized that the integrity of leadership in tertiary institutions must not be compromised, stating that governing councils should prioritize academic excellence and compliance with the law.
In a related development, President Tinubu also removed Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State. Salami was accused of illegally suspending the institution’s Vice-Chancellor despite directives from the Federal Ministry of Education to reverse the decision.
The president condemned Salami’s alleged abusive conduct towards ministry officials, reiterating that such actions undermine the principles of good governance.
This firm stance by the Tinubu administration aims to restore order and professionalism in Nigeria’s educational institutions, demonstrating its resolve to raise the standard of education across the country.
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