Tinubu Announces Major Overhaul of Nigerian Universities' Leadership.

 





By Dayo Awoniyi


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made significant changes to the leadership of several federal universities in Nigeria. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, these changes take effect immediately.


At Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso has been appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor, while Professor Lar Patricia Manko will serve as Acting Vice Chancellor for six months.


Similar changes have been made at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu has been removed as Acting Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Oguejiofu T. Ujam has been appointed as his successor for six months. Gen. Ike Nwachukwu has been reassigned as Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo, and Engineer Olubunmi Kayode Ojo has been appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor of UNN.


Other appointments include Senator Sani Stores as Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, and Barrister Olugbenga Kukoyi as Pro-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State. Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi will succeed Ojo at the Federal University of Lokoja.


President Tinubu emphasized that these changes reflect his administration's commitment to revitalizing Nigeria's higher education system through dynamic leadership and accountability.

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