President Bola Tinubu has ordered a leadership overhaul at two federal universities following allegations of irregularities in appointments and governance.
At Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, the President removed Vice Chancellor Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, Registrar Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, and dissolved the institution’s Governing Council.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, was accused of appointing an underqualified vice chancellor without adhering to procedural guidelines.
Reports suggest that the council’s actions sparked tensions between the university’s Senate and its management.
Similarly, Tinubu dismissed Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami faced allegations of misconduct, including the unlawful suspension of the Vice Chancellor and threats directed at officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, despite warnings to reverse his actions.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining adherence to laws governing educational institutions, urging university councils to focus on fostering stability and upholding standards in their operations.
