Full list of newly appointed Governing Council Chairs of Federal varsities

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The Federal Government on Thursday reappointed Malam Adamu Fika as Pro-chancellor and Chairmen, Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,

Also appointed is a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega and former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba as Chairmen of the Governing Councils of the University of Jos and Bayero University, Kano respectively.

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Their appointments followed the re-constitution of the Governing Councils of 19 Federal universities and four inter-university centres by the Federal Government.

Here is a list of newly appointed Governing Council Chairs of Universities:

  1. Dr. Sonny Kuku, University of Benin,
  2. Malam Adamu Fika, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
  3. Malam Abidu Yazid, University of Ilorin,
  4. Sen Udoma Udo Udoma, Bayero University, Kano,
  5. Prof Ahmed Mohammed Modibbo, University of Abuja,
  6. Chief Ikechi Emenike, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
  7. Ballama Manu, University of Maiduguri
  8. Prof Anthony Gozie Anwuka, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Efurun, Delta state
  9. Prof Attahiru Jega, University of Jos
  10. Sen Jack Tilley Gyado, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
  11. Barr Njideka Bernedette Nwachukwu, University of Uyo
  12. Gen Martin Luther Agwai rtd, University of Calabar
  13. Alhj Bashir Dalhatu, Modibo Adamawa University
  14. Ibrahim Ida, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  15. Peter Okebukola, National Open University of Nigeria
  16. Prof Sulyman Alege Kuranga, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka
  17. Bukar Goni Aji, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
  18. Amb Dr. Godknows Igali, Federal University of Technology, Akure

Governors hijacking federal varsities’ VC appointments – Adamu

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Thursday alleged that some state governors have hijacked the process of appointing Vice-Chancellors for Federal Universities.

He explained that he had a policy of non-interference in the selection processes to ensure transparency.

The minister made the remarks during the inauguration of Chairmen and Governing Councils of 19 Federal Universities and four Inter-University Centres as well as the public presentation of the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.

He said, “The Federal Ministry of Education under me has not in any way interfered with the selection of any Vice-Chancellor and I have not talked to any Chairman that I have any candidate.

“Unfortunately, I found out that because of my lack of interest or because I feel I should allow you (Council) to exercise your right, it is being hijacked by the governors.

“It is your right, don’t sell it to them. The law stipulated that and we are giving you full independence, don’t sell it to them. It is, therefore, essential that you familiarise yourselves with the specific law establishing your university.

Adamu noted that vested interests were responsible for the crises which often than not mar the VC selection processes in many Federal Universities.

He urged the new appointees to familiarise themselves with the relevant sections of the law establishing their institutions as well as operating guidelines.

Adamu further said, “You should, in particular, be guided by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act of 1993 and its various amendments (of 2003 and 2012). You should adhere strictly, for example, to Section 2AAA of the 2003 Amendment Act which stipulates that “the Governing Council of a university shall be free in the discharge of its functions and exercise of its responsibilities for the good management, growth and development of the University.”

Section 3 (4) of the same 2003 Amendment reposes on Council the power to appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the University. I urge you to exercise this power with utmost sense of responsibility and in the best interest of your universities.”

Senator Ndoma-Egba, who spoke on behalf of Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of Governing Councils, assured the Minister that they would approach the assignment with all sense of responsibility and not disappoint the Federal Government for the confidence reposed on them.


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