LunagisthubTinubu Revamps University Leadership: New Vice-Chancellors and Pro-Chancellors Appointed
In a bold move to revitalize Nigeria’s higher education system, President Bola Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities. These changes, which take immediate effect, aim to strengthen governance and academic excellence within the country’s tertiary education sector
The Changes: A Closer Look
Yakubu Gowon University (formerly UniAbuja)*: President Tinubu has dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Professor Lar Patricia Manko has been appointed as Acting Vice-Chancellor for a six-month term 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 ¹.
New Pro-Chancellors Appointed
– *Yakubu Gowon University
Senator Lanre Tejuoso has been appointed as Pro-Chancellor, succeeding Senator Joy Emordi University of Nigeria, NsukkaEngineer Olubunmi Kayode Ojo has been appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor, while Gen. Ike Nwachukwu has been reassigned to Pro-Chancellor at the University of Uyo ¹.
– *Other Appointments*: Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdullahi has been appointed to succeed Ojo at the Federal University of Lokoja, while Senator Sani Stores has been appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku University of Education ¹.
These leadership changes reflect President Tinubu’s commitment to reforming Nigeria’s higher education system and ensuring that the country’s universities are equipped to produce talented and innovative graduates
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