RAYMOND OZOJI reports
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government has sacked the embattled Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Prof. Bernard Odoh.
FG equally announced the dissolution of the governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University following what it described as grave breaches of the law governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education.
A press release to that effect from the Federal Ministry of Education dated 20th November, 2024 and signed by the Director Press and Public Relations Boriowo Folasade reads, " The Federal Government has announced the dissolution of the governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, following grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education.
The decision came after it was found that the Chairman of the governing council unilaterally appointed a Vice Chancellor who did not meet the minimum eligible criteria for the position. This led to a breakdown of law and order within the university community, causing tension and disharmony.
The Honourable Minister for Education Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized that urgent measures were needed to prevent further deterioration of the situation at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, as the illegal decisions taken by the governing council posed a significant risk of further destabilizing the institution.
As part of the dissolution, the following members of the governing council have been removed: Amb. Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe (Pro-chancellor), Hon. Hafiz Oladejo (member), Hon. Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon and Rtd. Gen. Funso Oyeneyin.
The Honourable Minister for Education has also announced the removal of Prof. Bernard Odoh, the Vice Chancellor, who was illegally appointed by the dissolved governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
In accordance with the university's founding act, an Acting Vice Chancellor will be appointed and a new governing council for the university will be constituted as soon as possible to ensure proper governance and adherence to the law.
All these changes are with immediate effect. This step aligns with the Federal Government's commitment to good governance, accountability and adherence to the rule of law in the nation's educational institutions. "
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