A number of federal universities, notably the University of Abuja, which is now known as Yakubu Gowon University, have seen leadership changes declared by President Bola Tinubu.
The President’s spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Thursday that the modifications are effective immediately.
“At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Prof Aisha Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor.
“Sen. Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of the Yakubu Gowon University.
“He will be succeeded in Makurdi by Sen. Joy Emordi, now pro-chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education,” said the statement.
Tinubu named Prof. Lar Patricia Manko as the 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.
Before his term expires on February 14, the President has also dismissed Professor Polycarp Chigbu from his role as Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN.
His successor, Prof. Oguejiofu Ujam, has been appointed for a six-month term and will not be qualified to apply for the permanent role.
“The leadership changes at UNN extends to the role of Pro-Chancellor, with Gen. Ike Nwachukwu reassigned to Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo.
“President Tinubu appointed Engr Olubunmi Ojo as the new Pro-Chancellor of UNN. Previously, Ojo held the same position at the Federal University of Lokoja and the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti.
“Prof. Zubairu Abdullahi, currently the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Uyo, has been appointed to succeed Ojo at the Federal University of Lokoja,” said the statement.
Sen. Sani Stores, a current Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education, replacing Sen. Joy Emordi.
Furthermore, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra has named Mr. Olugbenga Kukoyi, a current Council Member at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as its new Pro-Chancellor.
“All appointments and reassignment decisions are effective immediately.
“President Tinubu emphasised that these changes reflect his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s higher education system through dynamic leadership and accountability.
“The restructuring aims to strengthen governance and academic excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector,” concluded the statement.
